What’s the climate like in Chennai?
The current climate in Chennai features temperatures ranging from a high of 38°C to a low of 30°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 34°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 22°C and in the warmer months around 29°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Chennai in recent years was 43°C in May 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 25°C in December 2023.
On average, Chennai receives 2608 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Chennai runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Chennai?
The best time to visit Chennai for mild to warm weather is February and March. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Chennai.
Climate Table of Chennai
The climate table of Chennai shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 30 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 22 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 40 | 9,8 | 7,0 | 16 | 50 | 176 | 169 | 368 | 301 | 563 | 575 | 333 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 34°C
- Highest temperature: 38°C in May and June
- Lowest temperature: 30°C in January and December
- Precipitation: 2608 mm per year, averaging 217 mm per month
- Driest months: 7,0 mm in March, 9,8 mm in February and 16 mm in April
- Wettest months: 575 mm in November, 563 mm in October and 368 mm in August
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Average Temperature per Month in Chennai
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Chennai, India. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Chennai
This graph shows how much rainfall Chennai, India, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Chennai
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Chennai, India. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Chennai
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Chennai, India. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Chennai
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Chennai, India, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Chennai by Month
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