Which is the hottest month in Chennai?

The hottest time of year in Chennai is normally May. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 38°C with extreme heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Chennai?

In terms of rainfall, November is usually the wettest month in Chennai with 343mm on average. There are normally 10 days in November with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Chennai?

The sunniest time of year in Chennai is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 80% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Chennai?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Chennai in May when the water temperature reaches 29°C.

Best time to visit Chennai

Q: When is the best time to visit Chennai?

The best time to visit Chennai is January based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit Chennai?

The best time to visit Chennai is January based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Jan
4
Feb
3
Mar
2.5
Apr
2.5
May
1.5
Jun
1.5
Jul
1.5
Aug
1.5
Sep
2
Oct
3.5
Nov
4
Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

29
Jan
31
Feb
33
Mar
35
Apr
38
May
38
Jun
36
Jul
35
Aug
34
Sep
32
Oct
29
Nov
29
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

9
Jan
9
Feb
9
Mar
9
Apr
9
May
6
Jun
6
Jul
6
Aug
6
Sep
6
Oct
6
Nov
7
Dec

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The weather guide for India (Chennai) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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