Temperature
Very hot by day, warm at night.
94°Ftypical Aug high
Chennai
India · Asia
Chennai is most comfortable in winter. Summers are hot and winters are mild. Rainy season runs roughly June to December. Humidity is noticeable much of the year.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
72°F to 101°F
Rain
11 days/mo
Sunshine
7.6 h/day
Humidity feel
Humid year-round
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Recurring showers across the month.
48%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
6.2 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Hot days, with humid stretches.
Very humidAug heat feel
Air-feel chart data is unavailable for this destination. Use the selected-month dew point, temperature, rain, and sunshine context together rather than treating any one metric as total comfort.
Sea temperature
84°Aug sea temp
More detailIncludes sky and daypart comfort
Cloud cover
Mostly cloudy skies.
14%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology