Climate of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Point-value climate at Chennai (Tamil Nadu, India). Population approximately 7,163,000.
Located in Tamil Nadu, India, Chennai has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 7,163,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 25.2°C / 77.4°F in January to 32.7°C / 90.9°F in May, with rainfall varying from 3 mm / 0.1 in (March) to 341 mm / 13.4 in (November) — about 1236 mm / 48.7 in across the year. Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Chennai's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, April.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.2°C77.4°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 26.7°C80.1°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 28.6°C83.5°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 30.9°C87.6°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 32.7°C90.9°F | 46 mm1.8″ | — |
| June | 32.4°C90.3°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| July | 30.8°C87.4°F | 99 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
| August | 30.3°C86.5°F | 134 mm5.3″ | Tropical |
| September | 30°C86°F | 122 mm4.8″ | Tropical |
| October | 28.5°C83.3°F | 250 mm9.8″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.6°C79.9°F | 341 mm13.4″ | Tropical |
| December | 25.4°C77.7°F | 144 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Chennai?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, April. Chennai's warmest month is May at an average of 32.7°C / 90.9°F, and its driest month is March with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Chennai?
Chennai, in Tamil Nadu, India, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.2°C / 77.4°F in January to 32.7°C / 90.9°F in May. Annual rainfall is approximately 1236 mm / 48.7 in, with the wettest month being November (341 mm / 13.4 in) and the driest March (3 mm / 0.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Chennai in May?
The average temperature in Chennai in May is 32.7°C / 90.9°F, with rainfall of about 46 mm / 1.8 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Chennai?
The driest month in Chennai is March, with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 28.6°C / 83.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Chennai?
The wettest month in Chennai is November, with approximately 341 mm / 13.4 in of average monthly rainfall.