Weather
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Chennai

29°

Partly cloudy

High: 36° · Low: 28° · Feels like 33°

Rain expected around 23:00. Gusts up to 33 km/h.

Hourly forecast

Now 21% 29°
23:00 31% 28°
00:00 34% 28°
01:00 34% 28°
02:00 31% 27°
03:00 24% 27°
04:00 14% 27°
05:00 6% 27°
06:00 3% 27°
07:00 2% 28°
08:00 2% 30°
09:00 · 32°
10:00 · 34°
11:00 4% 35°
12:00 20% 35°
13:00 42% 35°
14:00 59% 35°
15:00 70% 33°
16:00 77% 32°
17:00 76% 31°
18:00 57% 30°
19:00 29% 30°
20:00 16% 30°
21:00 33% 29°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    39° / 32°
    Precipitation
    1 mm · 31%
    Wind
    15 km/h SW
    UV index
    9 · Very high
    Sun
    5:45 / 18:38

Details

Air quality
38 Fair
PM2.5 24 · PM10 34

Chennai's Climate

Chennai has a hot, humid coastal tropical climate, sweltering for most of the year with high humidity from its position on the Bay of Bengal. Unlike much of India, Chennai gets most of its rain from the northeast monsoon in October–December, sometimes accompanied by depressions and tropical cyclones that bring heavy rain and flooding. April to June is the hottest period, with temperatures topping 38–40°C amid oppressive humidity, while the more comfortable weather arrives in January–February. This page offers an hourly and 14-day forecast plus detailed metrics for humidity, wind, UV index and air quality (AQI).

Frequently asked questions

When is the rainy season in Chennai?

Unlike much of India, Chennai is wettest during the northeast monsoon, from October to December, sometimes with cyclones bringing torrential rain and flooding.

Does Chennai get cyclones?

Yes. The Bay of Bengal can spawn tropical cyclones, especially in October–December, bringing strong winds and very heavy rain to Chennai.

Which months are hottest in Chennai?

May and June are the hottest and most humid, with daytime highs that can exceed 38–40°C and high humidity making it feel intensely stifling.

What is the best time to visit Chennai?

From January to February, after the monsoon, when the weather is cooler and drier and most comfortable of the year, though still warm.

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Updated: 4:49:16 PM