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Current Weather and Forecast in Chennai, India

India 🇮🇳 · Local time 08:48
85°
Thundery outbreaks in nearby Feels like 93° · High 88° / Low 82°
Wind
6 mph
Humidity
71%
UV index
2 Low
Updated just now

Chennai hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 88°F (31°C) is right in line with the typical October high of 88°F (31°C).

Now
17%
9 AM
10 AM
11 AM
12 PM
1 PM
2 PM
3 PM
15%
4 PM
16%
5 PM
17%
5:55 PM
Sunset
6 PM
19%
7 PM
16%
8 PM
9 PM
10 PM
11 PM
12 AM
1 AM
2 AM
3 AM
16%
4 AM
5 AM
5:58 AM
Sunrise
6 AM
7 AM

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
93°
Heat index / wind chill adjusted
Wind
6 mph
S · gusts 13 mph
Humidity
71%
Dew point 75°
Pressure
29.94 in
What pressure readings mean
Visibility
5 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
68% chance today

Chennai weather tomorrow (Wednesday, October 7)

Tomorrow in Chennai looks partly cloudy, with a high of 87° and an overnight low of 83°. Rain is unlikely (9% chance). Winds top out near 11 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (very high).

High / Low
87° / 83°
Precipitation
9%
Sunrise / sunset
05:58 AM / 05:54 PM

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Chennai 14-day forecast

Today
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
High 88° Low 82°
Chance of precipitation: 68%
Wed, Oct 7 Wednesday
Partly Cloudy
High 87° Low 83°
Chance of precipitation: 9%
Thu, Oct 8 Thursday
Sunny
High 87° Low 82°
Chance of precipitation: 7%
Fri, Oct 9 Friday
Sunny
High 88° Low 81°
Chance of precipitation: 4%
Sat, Oct 10 Saturday
Sunny
High 88° Low 81°
Chance of precipitation: 5%
Sun, Oct 11 Sunday
Sunny
High 88° Low 81°
Chance of precipitation: 6%
Mon, Oct 12 Monday
Sunny
High 87° Low 82°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Tue, Oct 13 Tuesday
Overcast
High 88° Low 82°
Chance of precipitation: 23%
Wed, Oct 14 Wednesday
Overcast
High 88° Low 81°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Thu, Oct 15 Thursday
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
High 91° Low 80°
Chance of precipitation: 36%
Fri, Oct 16 Friday
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
High 91° Low 81°
Chance of precipitation: 46%
Sat, Oct 17 Saturday
Overcast
High 91° Low 83°
Chance of precipitation: 62%
Sun, Oct 18 Sunday
Overcast
High 90° Low 81°
Chance of precipitation: 47%
Mon, Oct 19 Monday
Overcast
High 89° Low 82°
Chance of precipitation: 12%

About the weather in Chennai

Chennai has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 72°. November brings the most rain, on about 21 days, while March is the sunniest, with 11.6 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 138 days.

Chennai climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit

Common questions

What should I pack for Chennai?
It depends on the month: May runs to 95°F (35°C) while January holds at 82°F (28°C). The full month-by-month breakdown is in the packing notes above.
What is the rainiest month in Chennai?
November, at 14.0 inches (356 mm) over about 21 days. February is the driest month, at 5 mm (0.2 in).
When is Chennai at its hottest?
May, averaging 95°F (35°C) by day and 82°F (28°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 108°F (42°C).
When should I visit Chennai?
Aim for December to March if you get the choice: humidity and rainfall are at their lowest, which is what actually varies here, and highs average 85°F (29°C) against roughly 5 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in December.
How long does summer last in Chennai?
Average highs hold at 30°C or above for 8 months of the year. Outside that, January pulls back to 82°F (28°C).
Does it snow in Chennai?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Chennai shows no regular measurable snowfall.
When is Chennai at its coldest?
January, with highs of 82°F (28°C) and lows near 72°F (22°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 62°F (17°C).
How many rainy days does Chennai get in a year?
About 138 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 51.6 inches (1311 mm). That works out at roughly 9.5 mm on an average wet day.