Chennai weather in April (Tamil Nadu, India)

Curious about the climate in Chennai this April? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In April, the weather in Chennai generally includes very high temperatures and low rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 34°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 27°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Precipitation

Chennai in April usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about a single day of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 291 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Chennai climate page with graphs.

 

Chennai, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 27°C  

Max Temperature 34°C  

Chance of Rain 2%  

Precipitation 18 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

Humidity 70%  

Sunshine 291 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in India in April

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

9/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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