Best Time to Visit Chennai
Best time: Feb, Jan, Mar, Apr.
May is warmest (37.8°C high); Nov is rainiest (341 mm).
Chennai weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29.5 | 20.9 | 23 | 8.5 |
| Feb | 31.4 | 22 | 8 | 10 |
| Mar | 33.6 | 23.5 | 3 | 10.9 |
| Apr | 35.7 | 26 | 12 | 10.9 |
| May | 37.8 | 27.6 | 46 | 10.4 |
| Jun | 37.4 | 27.3 | 54 | 9.3 |
| Jul | 35.5 | 26.1 | 99 | 8.6 |
| Aug | 34.9 | 25.8 | 134 | 8.8 |
| Sep | 34.6 | 25.4 | 122 | 9 |
| Oct | 32.6 | 24.5 | 250 | 8.1 |
| Nov | 30.3 | 23 | 341 | 7.3 |
| Dec | 29.2 | 21.7 | 144 | 7.4 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: FebJanMarApr
Beaches: MarFebAprJan
Hiking: MarFebAprJan
Sightseeing: FebJanMarApr
Chennai quick facts
What to pack
Hot months (Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct): light clothes, sunscreen, hat.
Wet months (Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chennai?
Feb, Jan, Mar, Apr.
What is the rainiest month?
Nov, about 341 mm.
What is the warmest month?
May, with average highs of 37.8°C.
Where to stay
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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