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IndiaThe weather in January in Chennai
It's hot in January in Chennai with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 24°C.
January is a good month to be in Chennai for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January 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 33°C in 2022, Chennai reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 19°C to a highest value of 26°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Chennai is 23°C this month. Comfortable for a swim.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 40 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Northeast.
Daily weather in January for Chennai
Click on any day in January 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.
January weather comparison
| Chennai | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 30°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 31°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 22°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 40 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 5 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Chennai with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 23°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 31°C, with nights around 23°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Chennai is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 24°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 9 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 January in Chennai, India. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Chennai
Temperature in January in Chennai over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January 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 January in Chennai
Total precipitation in January in Chennai over the years
Daily UV index in January in Chennai
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January 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.