Chennai weather in January (Tamil Nadu, India)

What can you expect from the weather in Chennai during January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Chennai the weather in January is generally perfect, characterized by 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, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 23°C.

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 1 day of rain are anticipated.

With around 230 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 4%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 17 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  
HumidityHumidity 67%  
SunshineSunshine 230 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in India in January

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

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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 January?

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 January.

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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