Yearly weather and climate in Chennai, India

The yearly weather in Chennai runs from around 22°C in February to 35°C in June. February is the driest month at 2 rainy days; November the wettest at 24. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.

Best time to visit

The best weather is typically in Jan, Feb, Mar, with mild temperatures and lower rainfall.

Sunshine

Expect up to 11.6 hours of clear skies in Mar, but only 7.5 hours in Nov. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.

Rainfall

It rains the most in Nov (443mm over 24 days). A reliable rain jacket is a must-have if visiting then.

Day-to-night swings

Temperatures typically drop by 6°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.

Average temperatures and rainfall

Daily highs and lows in Chennai, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.

  1. 2883°2373°8Jan
  2. 3085°2272°2Feb
  3. 3289°2475°2Mar
  4. 3392°2680°3Apr
  5. 3595°2882°8May
  6. 3596°2882°12Jun
  7. 3392°2680°20Jul
  8. 3392°2679°21Aug
  9. 3391°2679°20Sep
  10. 3188°2577°22Oct
  11. 2883°2475°24Nov
  12. 2882°2374°15Dec

Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. Feb is typically driest at 2 days (8mm); Nov the wettest at 24 days (443mm).

Average monthly temperature and rainfall in Chennai
MonthAverage highAverage lowRainy daysTotal rainfall
Jan28°C23°C843mm
Feb30°C22°C28mm
Mar32°C24°C211mm
Apr33°C26°C312mm
May35°C28°C889mm
Jun35°C28°C1272mm
Jul33°C26°C20140mm
Aug33°C26°C21142mm
Sep33°C26°C20144mm
Oct31°C25°C22215mm
Nov28°C24°C24443mm
Dec28°C23°C15230mm

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

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