Chennai weather in September (Tamil Nadu, India)
What's the typical weather in Chennai for September? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.
Temperatures
The month of September in Chennai typically brings very high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 33°C, cooling off to about 27°C at night. These temperatures are typical, but it's wise to prepare for hotter days. Dress in light, airy clothing and protect yourself from the sun.
Precipitation
Chennai in September usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 7 days with rain.Average sunshine
Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 198 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Chennai.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 September
Min Temperature
27°C
Max Temperature
33°C
Chance of Rain
22%
Precipitation
112 mm
Rainy days
7 days
Humidity
71%
Sunshine
198 hours
Percentage Sunshine
Where to go in India in September
Find out more about the weather in India and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Interested in more climate information?
This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Chennai.
Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to India? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in India. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
