September verdict

India in September

Weather score52Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 134mm, so some wet days are possible.

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

Monthly averages

Temp

24°C

Rain

134mm

Sun

5.3h

Sea

5°C

Weather score

52

Mixed

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Showers

Rainfall averages 134mm, so some wet days are possible.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 5.3h 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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September24°C average high

September is close to India's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsMarch to July

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

September134mm average rain

September sits near India's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsJanuary to May and October to December

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

September5.3 hours average sun

September is below India's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsJanuary to May

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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September5°C average sea

September 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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September52 weather score

September scores below India's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsJanuary to April

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

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