South AfricaThe climate of Madras
The current climate in Madras features temperatures ranging from a high of 29°C to a low of 23°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 28°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 9°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Madras, South Africa.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Madras in recent years was 42°C in March 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 12°C in September 2015.
Rainfall amount
On average, Madras receives 1070 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Madras?
The best time to visit Madras for sunny weather is March through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Madras. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Madras
The climate table of Madras 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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 186 | 225 | 102 | 103 | 33 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 36 | 65 | 96 | 178 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Madras, South Africa. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Madras
Yearly Temperature in Madras
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Madras, South Africa. 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.
Average Precipitation per Month in Madras
Total Yearly Precipitation in Madras
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Madras, South Africa. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Madras
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Average weather in Madras by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Madras. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.