Chennai
Tamil Nadu, India
When is the best time to visit Chennai?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.7 °C | 21.5 °C | 16 mm | 11.4 h |
| February | 31.2 °C | 22.4 °C | 6 mm | 11.7 h |
| March | 33.1 °C | 24.5 °C | 2 mm | 12.1 h |
| April | 34.7 °C | 26.9 °C | 14 mm | 12.4 h |
| May | 37.3 °C | 28.2 °C | 43 mm | 12.7 h |
| June | 37.2 °C | 27.9 °C | 59 mm | 12.9 h |
| July | 35.7 °C | 26.8 °C | 102 mm | 12.8 h |
| August | 34.9 °C | 26.2 °C | 133 mm | 12.6 h |
| September | 34.3 °C | 25.8 °C | 146 mm | 12.2 h |
| October | 32.6 °C | 25.0 °C | 300 mm | 11.9 h |
| November | 30.3 °C | 23.5 °C | 374 mm | 11.5 h |
| December | 29.4 °C | 22.2 °C | 182 mm | 11.4 h |
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Tours in Chennai
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to wear in Chennai
January in Chennai: hot, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 22 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
February in Chennai: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 22 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
March in Chennai: hot, with highs of 33 °C and lows of 25 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
April in Chennai: hot, with highs of 35 °C and lows of 27 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
May in Chennai: hot, with highs of 37 °C and lows of 28 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
June in Chennai: hot, with highs of 37 °C and lows of 28 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
July in Chennai: hot, with highs of 36 °C and lows of 27 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 102 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
August in Chennai: hot, with highs of 35 °C and lows of 26 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 133 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
September in Chennai: hot, with highs of 34 °C and lows of 26 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 146 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
October in Chennai: hot, with highs of 33 °C and lows of 25 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 300 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
November in Chennai: hot, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 24 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 374 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
December in Chennai: hot, with highs of 29 °C and lows of 22 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 182 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Curious facts about Chennai
- On average it is 4° warmer than in Delhi.
- 90% of the year's rain falls between July and December.
- It never gets cold: the average low of the coolest month is 22°.
Nearby destinations
Straight-line distance and temperature in October.
More destinations
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Delhi
India
October: 34° / 20°
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New York City
United States
October: 18° / 11°
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Barcelona
Spain
October: 23° / 15°
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Paris
France
October: 17° / 10°
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London
United Kingdom
October: 16° / 10°
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Los Angeles
United States
October: 23° / 15°
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Berlin
Germany
October: 14° / 7°
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Amsterdam
Kingdom of the Netherlands
October: 15° / 8°
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Istanbul
Turkey
October: 20° / 13°
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Chicago
United States
October: 18° / 8°
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Madrid
Spain
October: 20° / 11°
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Sydney
Australia
October: 24° / 15°