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Chennai weather in July (Tamil Nadu, India)

Will it be warm or cold in Chennai this July? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In July, Chennai tends to experience very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 35°C, cooling off to about 28°C at night. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Chennai in July usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. You can typically expect 7 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 144 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy 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 July

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 28°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 35°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 25%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 76 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
HumidityHumidity 65%  
SunshineSunshine 144 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in India in July

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

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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
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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