Climate normals · 1970–2000
Chennai Climate
Chennai is a city in India (25) with a population of about 4,681,087. Its average annual temperature is 28.9°C (84°F), with roughly 1232 mm of rain per year.
28.9°C
Avg Temp
1232
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Chennai Climate
Chennai has an average annual temperature of 28.9°C (84°F) and receives about 1232 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
28.9°C
Avg Temp
1232
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25° / 77° | 23 mm |
| February | 27° / 80° | 8 mm |
| March | 29° / 83° | 3 mm |
| April | 31° / 87° | 12 mm |
| May | 33° / 91° | 47 mm |
| June | 32° / 90° | 54 mm |
| July | 31° / 87° | 98 mm |
| August | 30° / 86° | 132 mm |
| September | 30° / 86° | 121 mm |
| October | 28° / 83° | 250 mm |
| November | 27° / 80° | 341 mm |
| December | 25° / 78° | 143 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Chennai
The most comfortable months to visit Chennai are typically January, February and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 38°C high). The coldest is January (near 21°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Chennai are typically January, February and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Chennai, India has an average annual temperature of 28.9°C and about 1232 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January.
In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Chennai average about 38°C (100°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.