Chennai weather in January (Tamil Nadu, India)

Can you expect sunny skies in Chennai in January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Chennai is usually perfect in January, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 29°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 23°C.

Precipitation

Chennai in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about a single day of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With approximately 230 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Chennai. January, February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Chennai, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 4%  

Precipitation 17 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

Humidity 67%  

Sunshine 230 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in India in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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