Chennai weather in January
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers. Average highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C, with around 5 rainy days expected throughout the month.
✦ This is a recommended month to visit Chennai. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.
Average high
28°C
Average low
22°C
Rainy days
5 days
Best months to visit
January, February, March, April, December
What to do in Chennai in January
Whatever the weather, Chennai rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Walking Marina Beach at dawn with local joggers and fishermen
Visiting Kapaleeshwarar Temple for its ornate gopuram and rituals
Exploring Fort St. George and its colonial museum
Eating dosas and idlis at South Indian vegetarian restaurants
Shopping temple flowers at Flower Bazaar or silk sarees at Nalli
Watching Bharatanatyam classical dance performances at cultural centres
What to pack for January
Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.
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Recommended
January (you are here)
28C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
February
29C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
March
32C
Hot and humid, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
April
34C
Hot and humid, and mostly sunny skies.
May
35C
Very hot, and mostly sunny skies.
June
35C
Very hot, with some rainy days.
July
34C
Hot and humid, with regular rainfall.
August
33C
Hot and humid, with regular rainfall.
September
32C
Hot and humid, with regular rainfall.
October
31C
Hot and humid, with frequent heavy rain.
November
29C
Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.
Recommended
December
28C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
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