Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
Chennai is usually most comfortable in January and February. Typical daytime highs range from 82–94°F across the year. Rain varies by season.
Warm by day, warm at night.
Rain is frequent. About 17 wet days, more than in most months.
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
In November, afternoons feel about 86° and nights feel near 83°.
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
Calm winds are typical in November.
November late afternoons are around 82°F, easing to about 80°F in early evening.
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82 | 73 | 0.7 | 4 | 8.7 | 76 | 80 |
| Feb | 84 | 74 | 0.3 | 2 | 9.5 | 76 | 81 |
| Mar | 88 | 77 | 0.4 | 2 | 9.5 | 77 | 83 |
| Apr | 91 | 81 | 0.6 | 3 | 9.7 | 77 | 86 |
| May | 94 | 83 | 1.7 | 5 | 9.0 | 73 | 87 |
| Jun | 93 | 83 | 2.6 | 11 | 6.8 | 69 | 86 |
| Jul | 92 | 82 | 3.1 | 15 | 6.0 | 69 | 85 |
| Aug | 91 | 81 | 3.9 | 16 | 6.2 | 74 | 85 |
| Sep | 89 | 80 | 4.1 | 17 | 6.6 | 77 | 85 |
| Oct | 87 | 79 | 8.1 | 19 | 6.3 | 81 | 85 |
| Nov | 83 | 76 | 9.9 | 17 | 6.1 | 82 | 84 |
| Dec | 82 | 75 | 5.2 | 10 | 6.6 | 78 | 82 |
Similar climates
Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Chennai with Puducherry.
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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