Chennai weather in May 2026

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 38°C in Chennai, India in May and extreme heat and humidity based on long-term weather averages. There are 9 hours of sunshine per day on average.

  • 38°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Chennai38
    38°C max day temperature
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • 2 days with some rainfall in May in Chennai2
    2 days with some rainfall
  • 28°C minimum night-time temperature in May in Chennai28
    28°C min night temperature
  • 13 hours of daylight per day in May in Chennai13
    13 hours of daylight per day
  • Extreme heat & humidity in May in ChennaiE
    Extreme heat & humidity
  • 38 mm monthly rainfall in May in Chennai38
    38 mm of monthly rainfall
  • UV (maximum) index 11+ (Extreme) in May in Chennai11
    11+ (Extreme) UV index
  • 29°C sea temperature in May in Chennai29
    29°C sea temperature

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The May weather guide for India (Chennai) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How hot is it in Chennai in May?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 38°C in Chennai in May with extreme heat and humidity, falling to 28°C at night.

How sunny is it in Chennai in May?

There are normally 9 hours of bright sunshine each day in Chennai in May - that's 68% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Chennai in May?

The average sea temperature around Chennai in May is 29°C.

Does it ever rain in Chennai in May?

There are usually 2 days with some rain in Chennai in May and the average monthly rainfall is 38mm.

What is the chance of a cyclone in Chennai in May?

On average less than 1 day in May in Chennai is likely to be affected by the passage of one or more tropical storms.

Chennai May sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Chennai in May 2026. Select a month to view Chennai sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.

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Date Sunrise times Sunset times
Friday, 1st May 2026 05:48 18:24
Saturday, 16th May 2026 05:43 18:28
Sunday, 31st May 2026 05:42 18:32

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