The weather in July in Chennai
It's hot in July 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.
Looking for sun? July isn’t a good month to be in Chennai. The average temperature of 36°C this month is uncomfortably hot, and there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in July 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 41°C in 2015, Chennai reached the highest temperature in July over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 28°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 23°C to a highest value of 32°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Chennai is 29°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Rainfall amount
In July, there is an average of 169 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in July for Chennai
Click on any day in July 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.
July weather comparison
Chennai | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 36°C | 31°C |
Max. temperature | 37°C | 33°C |
Min. temperature | 27°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 169 mm | 160 mm |
Rainy days | 19 days | 18 days |
Start of July
The month of July starts in Chennai with hot temps, averaging around 37°C during the day and nights around 29°C.
Mid July
By mid-July, daytime temps drop to around 36°C, with nights around 28°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of July
By the end of July, the average daytime temperature in Chennai is around 36°C, while nighttime temps are about 28°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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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 July in Chennai, India. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in July in Chennai
Temperature in July in Chennai over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in July 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 July in Chennai
Total precipitation in July in Chennai over the years
Daily UV index in July in Chennai
This chart shows the average daily UV index in July 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.