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IndiaThe weather in March in Chennai
It's hot in March in Chennai with an average temperature of 34°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 33°C to a high of 36°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 27°C.
March is an awesome month to be in Chennai for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not much chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March 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 39°C in 2016, Chennai reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 30°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 21°C to a highest value of 29°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Chennai is 26°C this month. Lovely temperature for a swim.
Rainfall amount
According to weather history, there is only 7 mm of precipitation in March. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in March for Chennai
Click on any day in March 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.
March weather comparison
| Chennai | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 34°C | 11°C |
| Max. temperature | 36°C | 14°C |
| Min. temperature | 24°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 7 mm | 63 mm |
| Rainy days | 1 day | 10 days |
Start of March
The month of March starts in Chennai with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 25°C.
Mid March
By mid-March, daytime temps rise to around 35°C, with nights around 26°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Chennai is around 36°C, while nighttime temps are about 27°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.
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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 March in Chennai, India. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in March in Chennai
Temperature in March in Chennai over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March 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 March in Chennai
Total precipitation in March in Chennai over the years
Daily UV index in March in Chennai
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March 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.