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August climate

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August in Chennai

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Humid air is the main limitation.

Wet but workable

Daytime high

91°F

Lows around 81°F

Rain

Rainy spells

Sun

6 h/day

Air feel

Very humid

Sea temp

85°F

Great for swimming

When to visit

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Temperature

Hot by day, warm at night.

91°Ftypical August high

Typical range

Precipitation

Rain is frequent, but usually comes in brief, on-and-off spells. About 16 wet days, more than in most months.

52%wet-day frequency

AmountWet-day chance

Sunshine

Cloudier spells limit sunshine.

6.2 hAugust sunshine

Heat & humidity by month

Very hot days with very humid air.

56%August Heat feel

Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air

Hourly temperature pattern

In August, afternoons feel about 96° and nights feel near 87°.

WarmHotSwelteringNight hours

Clear sky

Overcast skies this month.

14%August Clear sky

Clear skyCloud

Wind pattern

Calm winds are typical in August.

8 mphAugust Light breeze

Sea temperature

85°FAugust sea temp

More detailIncludes daypart comfort

Typical August day

August late afternoons are around 89°F, easing to about 86°F in early evening.

Avg temp Typical range

Morning84°F

Feels 89°F

Rain11%

Cloud87%

Humid airVery high

Sun intensityModerate

Midday89°F

Feels 94°F

Rain11%

Cloud87%

Humid airVery high

Sun intensityStrong

Late afternoon89°F

Feels 96°F

Rain22%

Cloud87%

Humid airVery high

Sun intensityModerate

Early evening86°F

Feels 93°F

Rain21%

Cloud84%

Humid airVery high

Sun intensityMinimal

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Data table

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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

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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast

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

Data & methodology

Month

High°F

Low°F

Rainin

Wet days

Sunh

Humidity%

Sea°F

Jan

0.7

8.7

Feb

0.3

9.5

Mar

0.4

9.5

Apr

0.6

9.7

May

1.7

9.0

Jun

2.6

6.8

Jul

3.1

6.0

Aug

3.9

6.2

Sep

4.1

6.6

Oct

8.1

6.3

Nov

9.9

6.1

Dec

5.2

6.6

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

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

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

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

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

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