Weather Guide

India Average Monthly Weather

Weather score63Good annual avg

Best months: March, February, January

Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 27°C, sunshine averages 6.7h per day, and rainfall totals about 1237mm. Sea temperatures average 8°C across the year.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, India travel weather guide
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Annual weather

Annual averages

Temp

27°C

Rain

1237mm

Annual total

Sun

6.7h

Sea

8°C

Weather score

63

Good avg

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Showers

Rainfall averages 91mm, so some wet days are possible.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 5°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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October22°C average high

October is on the cooler side of India's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsMarch to July

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

October91mm average rain

October sits on the drier side of India's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJanuary to May and October to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

October6.4 hours average sun

October sits close to India's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsJanuary to May

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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October5°C average sea

October is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.

Warmest seaJanuary to July

Sea temperatures are usually near 10°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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October60 weather score

October sits close to India's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJanuary to April

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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