Chennai Weather Guide

Annual Weather and Climate Overview
Month
Feels Like
Temp
Rain
What to expect
January
Pleasant & breezy
20 – 28 Very Low Best month of the year. Ideal for walking and sightseeing.
February
Warm & comfy
22 – 30 Very Low Still good weather. Heat begins slowly.
March
Hot & dry
25 – 34 Low Summer starts. Midday sun becomes harsh.
April
Very hot
27 – 37+ Low High UV, heavy sweating. One of the harshest months.
May
Extreme summer
29 – 40+ Low Hottest month. Feels like a furnace. Power cuts common.
June
Hot & humid
27 – 36 Low–Med Slight relief from peak heat but very humid.
July
Sticky monsoon
26 – 34 Medium Cloudy, sweaty, occasional showers.
August
Humid monsoon
26 – 34 Medium Similar to July. Air feels heavy.
September
Muggy/Unstable
26 – 34 Medium Storm clouds, sudden rains, uncomfortable humidity.
October
Rainy season
25 – 32 High Start of main monsoon. Flood risks begin.
November
Peak monsoon
23 – 30 Very High Heaviest rain, cyclones possible, frequent flooding.
December
Cooling/Clearing
22 – 28 Medium Rains taper off. Pleasant evenings return.