The weather in April in Chennai

It's hot in April in Chennai with an average temperature of 36°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 35°C to a high of 37°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 27°C and 29°C.

April isn’t a good month to be in Chennai. The average temperature of 36°C this month is uncomfortably hot for a comfortable stay.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in April for Chennai, India. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 42°C in 2017, Chennai reached the highest temperature in April over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 29°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 23°C to a highest value of 31°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Chennai is 31°C this month. It’s really warm, perfect for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In April, there is an average of 16 mm of precipitation, spread over 2 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in April for Chennai

Click on any day in April to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Chennai. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

April weather comparison

  Chennai New York
Average temperature 36°C 17°C
Max. temperature 37°C 22°C
Min. temperature 27°C -5°C
Total precipitation 16 mm 81 mm
Rainy days 2 days 11 days

Start of April

The month of April starts in Chennai with hot temps, averaging around 36°C during the day and nights around 28°C.

Mid April

By mid-April, daytime temps stay steady at around 36°C, with nights around 28°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of April

By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Chennai is around 37°C, while nighttime temps are about 29°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in April in Chennai, India. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in April in Chennai

Temperature in April in Chennai over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in April in Chennai, India. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in April in Chennai

Total precipitation in April in Chennai over the years

Daily UV index in April in Chennai

This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Chennai, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Chennai by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Chennai. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.