Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
March verdict
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India in March
Weather score84Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 9.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 4mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
4mm
Sun
9.2h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
84
Very good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 4mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March33°C average high
March is close to Chennai's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to June
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March4mm average rain
March is one of Chennai's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to July
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March9.2 hours average sun
March is one of Chennai's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March28°C average sea
March is close to Chennai's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaMarch to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March84 weather score
March scores above Chennai's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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