Travel Planning
🇮🇳 India
Best Time to Visit Chennai
Month-by-month comfort scores, seasonal highlights, and expert travel timing for Chennai, India.
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Best Months to Visit
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12-Month Comfort Guide
Best Shoulder Avoid
January Best
24.8°C · 22mm
Score 94
February Best
25.5°C · 5mm
Score 93
March Best
27.5°C · 9mm
Score 89
April Shoulder
29.6°C · 12mm
Score 85
May Shoulder
30.8°C · 67mm
Score 82
June Shoulder
30.9°C · 57mm
Score 82
July Shoulder
29.8°C · 106mm
Score 83
August Shoulder
29.2°C · 129mm
Score 77
September Shoulder
28.6°C · 142mm
Score 74
October Avoid
27.7°C · 179mm
Score 65
November Avoid
26.0°C · 338mm
Score 21
December Avoid
25.3°C · 172mm
Score 72
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Seasonal Overview
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Monthly Detail Pages
Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
01 What is the best month to visit Chennai? +
By comfort score, January is the best month to visit Chennai (score: 94). Expect average temperatures of 24.8°C and 22mm of precipitation.
02 When does it rain most in Chennai? +
November sees the heaviest rainfall in Chennai (338mm). Pack a compact umbrella and waterproof footwear if you visit then.
03 What is Chennai like in summer? +
Summer in Chennai averages 30.0°C with 97mm of rain per month. Expect hot, humid conditions — stay hydrated.
04 What is Chennai like in winter? +
Winter averages 25.2°C with 66mm per month. Conditions remain mild and comfortable.
05 What should I pack for Chennai? +
Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are the main essentials.
06 What is the peak tourist season in Chennai? +
Peak season falls in January, February, March. For fewer crowds, consider visiting in April, July, May.
- Sources
- Open-Meteo
- Updated
- 2026-01-01