Chennai weather in April (Tamil Nadu, India)

How is the weather in Chennai in April? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In April, Chennai generally has very high temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 34°C, while night temperatures can drop to 27°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Chennai in April usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 1 day of rain.

With around 291 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 1 day  

Humidity 70%  

Sunshine 291 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in India in April

Find out more about the weather in India in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Precipitation

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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 Chennai in April?

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 in April.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

9/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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