Chennai weather
Heavy rain likely from about 05:30: around 27.5 mm in the next 24 hours.
Wednesday 21 October
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Chennai weather forecast in words
Today: Rain in Chennai today and warm, with a high of 28°C and a moderate breeze (up to 25 km/h). It is 26°C right now and feels like 26°C, with humidity at 89%. Expect heavy rain at times (around 18.7 mm) for the rest of the day.
Tonight: Cloudy tonight with a low around 26°C. There may be heavy rain at times (around 22.6 mm) overnight.
Tomorrow: Cloudy tomorrow, 2° warmer than today, with temperatures between 26°C and 30°C. Expect heavy rain at times (around 13.6 mm) through the day. Humidity averages 78%.
This week: Over the next seven days Chennai will see highs of 28–33°C and lows of 25–27°C. The warmest day looks like Tuesday (33°C) and the coolest night Monday (25°C). Rain is expected on 4 days, mainly Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
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Will it rain in Chennai today?
Yes, rain is likely in Chennai from about 05:30 local time, with around 27.5 mm expected over the next 24 hours.
What is the temperature in Chennai right now?
It is 26°C in Chennai as of 05:18 local time and feels like 26°C. Today's high is 28°C and the low is 26°C.
What is the weather forecast for Chennai tomorrow?
Cloudy with a high of 30°C and a low of 26°C. About 13.6 mm of rain is expected. Winds up to 22 km/h.
Do I need an umbrella in Chennai this week?
Yes. Rain is expected on 4 of the next 10 days, with about 75 mm in total.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Chennai today?
Sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset is at 17:46 local time.
Is it windy in Chennai today?
The wind is 21 km/h from the N with gusts up to 28 km/h, which is a moderate breeze.