Chennai Climate (Weather Averages)

The Climate Guide for Chennai, India is perfect for planning your holiday. Monthly weather averages give the best indication of what the weather is usually like for every month of the year including figures for temperature, rainfall and sunshine.

Chennai Weather India Summary Chennai Climate Chennai Today Chennai Forecast Chennai When Best
Chennai Weather India Summary Chennai Climate Chennai Today Chennai Forecast Chennai When Best
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Max Daytime Temperature (°C) 29°C (84°F) Max Daytime Temperature in January in Chennai 31°C (88°F) Max Daytime Temperature in February in Chennai 33°C (91°F) Max Daytime Temperature in March in Chennai 35°C (95°F) Max Daytime Temperature in April in Chennai 38°C (100°F) Max Daytime Temperature in May in Chennai 38°C (100°F) Max Daytime Temperature in June in Chennai 36°C (97°F) Max Daytime Temperature in July in Chennai 35°C (95°F) Max Daytime Temperature in August in Chennai 34°C (93°F) Max Daytime Temperature in September in Chennai 32°C (90°F) Max Daytime Temperature in October in Chennai 29°C (84°F) Max Daytime Temperature in November in Chennai 29°C (84°F) Max Daytime Temperature in December in Chennai
Min Night-time Temperature (°C) 19°C (66°F) Min Night-time Temperature in January in Chennai 20°C (68°F) Min Night-time Temperature in February in Chennai 22°C (72°F) Min Night-time Temperature in March in Chennai 26°C (79°F) Min Night-time Temperature in April in Chennai 28°C (82°F) Min Night-time Temperature in May in Chennai 27°C (81°F) Min Night-time Temperature in June in Chennai 26°C (79°F) Min Night-time Temperature in July in Chennai 26°C (79°F) Min Night-time Temperature in August in Chennai 25°C (77°F) Min Night-time Temperature in September in Chennai 24°C (75°F) Min Night-time Temperature in October in Chennai 22°C (72°F) Min Night-time Temperature in November in Chennai 21°C (70°F) Min Night-time Temperature in December in Chennai
Hours of Sunshine (Daily) 9 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (75% of Daylight Hours) in January in Chennai 9 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (80% of Daylight Hours) in February in Chennai 9 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (77% of Daylight Hours) in March in Chennai 9 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (75% of Daylight Hours) in April in Chennai 9 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (68% of Daylight Hours) in May in Chennai 6 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (50% of Daylight Hours) in June in Chennai 6 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (45% of Daylight Hours) in July in Chennai 6 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (48% of Daylight Hours) in August in Chennai 6 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (52% of Daylight Hours) in September in Chennai 6 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (53% of Daylight Hours) in October in Chennai 6 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (53% of Daylight Hours) in November in Chennai 7 Hours of Bright Sunshine per day (59% of Daylight Hours) in December in Chennai
Hours of Daylight (Daily) 11 Hours of Daylight in January in Chennai 12 Hours of Daylight in February in Chennai 12 Hours of Daylight in March in Chennai 12 Hours of Daylight in April in Chennai 13 Hours of Daylight in May in Chennai 13 Hours of Daylight in June in Chennai 13 Hours of Daylight in July in Chennai 13 Hours of Daylight in August in Chennai 12 Hours of Daylight in September in Chennai 12 Hours of Daylight in October in Chennai 12 Hours of Daylight in November in Chennai 11 Hours of Daylight in December in Chennai
Heat and Humidity Discomfort Moderate Heat & Humidity in January in Chennai High Heat & Humidity in February in Chennai Very High Heat & Humidity in March in Chennai Extreme Heat & Humidity in April in Chennai Extreme Heat & Humidity in May in Chennai Extreme Heat & Humidity in June in Chennai Very High Heat & Humidity in July in Chennai Very High Heat & Humidity in August in Chennai Very High Heat & Humidity in September in Chennai Very High Heat & Humidity in October in Chennai High Heat & Humidity in November in Chennai Moderate Heat & Humidity in December in Chennai
Days with some Rainfall 1 Day with some Rainfall in January in Chennai 1 Day with some Rainfall in February in Chennai 0 Days with some Rainfall in March in Chennai 0 Days with some Rainfall in April in Chennai 2 Days with some Rainfall in May in Chennai 4 Days with some Rainfall in June in Chennai 7 Days with some Rainfall in July in Chennai 9 Days with some Rainfall in August in Chennai 6 Days with some Rainfall in September in Chennai 9 Days with some Rainfall in October in Chennai 10 Days with some Rainfall in November in Chennai 6 Days with some Rainfall in December in Chennai
Monthly Rainfall (mm) 15 mm (0.6 inches) Monthly Rainfall in January in Chennai 3 mm (0.1 inches) Monthly Rainfall in February in Chennai 2 mm (0.1 inches) Monthly Rainfall in March in Chennai 10 mm (0.4 inches) Monthly Rainfall in April in Chennai 31 mm (1.2 inches) Monthly Rainfall in May in Chennai 58 mm (2.3 inches) Monthly Rainfall in June in Chennai 114 mm (4.5 inches) Monthly Rainfall in July in Chennai 159 mm (6.3 inches) Monthly Rainfall in August in Chennai 127 mm (5.0 inches) Monthly Rainfall in September in Chennai 240 mm (9.4 inches) Monthly Rainfall in October in Chennai 326 mm (12.8 inches) Monthly Rainfall in November in Chennai 125 mm (4.9 inches) Monthly Rainfall in December in Chennai
UV Index (Maximum) UV (Maximum) Index 10 (Very High) in January in Chennai UV (Maximum) Index 11+ (Extreme) in February in Chennai UV (Maximum) Index 11+ (Extreme) in March in Chennai UV (Maximum) Index 11+ (Extreme) in April in Chennai UV (Maximum) Index 11+ (Extreme) in May in Chennai UV (Maximum) Index 11+ (Extreme) in June in Chennai UV (Maximum) Index 11+ (Extreme) in July in Chennai UV (Maximum) Index 11+ (Extreme) in August in Chennai UV (Maximum) Index 11+ (Extreme) in September in Chennai UV (Maximum) Index 11 (Extreme) in October in Chennai UV (Maximum) Index 10 (Very High) in November in Chennai UV (Maximum) Index 9 (Very High) in December in Chennai
Sea Temperature (°C) 27°C (81°F) Sea Temperature in January in Chennai 27°C (81°F) Sea Temperature in February in Chennai 28°C (82°F) Sea Temperature in March in Chennai 29°C (84°F) Sea Temperature in April in Chennai 30°C (86°F) Sea Temperature in May in Chennai 30°C (86°F) Sea Temperature in June in Chennai 29°C (84°F) Sea Temperature in July in Chennai 29°C (84°F) Sea Temperature in August in Chennai 29°C (84°F) Sea Temperature in September in Chennai 29°C (84°F) Sea Temperature in October in Chennai 28°C (82°F) Sea Temperature in November in Chennai 27°C (81°F) Sea Temperature in December in Chennai
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Chennai Climate Zone

Chennai has a hot tropical climate with a winter dry season.
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Chennai Weather by Month
Check the weather for a particular month in Chennai by selecting a month from the list below. Alternatively check which month usually has the Best Weather in Chennai. If you are not sure where to go, why not try our Holiday Planner.
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