Chennai Weather in April

What's the weather like in Chennai (Tamil Nādu) in April 2024?

The climate in Chennai during April can be summarized as very hot, humid and dry.

April is in the spring in Chennai and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a stifling 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.

Chennai weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 35°C 95°F
Nightly temperature 25.6°C 78.1°F
Average temperature 30.3°C 86.5°F
Daily sunshine 9.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 10 mm 0.4 ins
Rainy days 1 days
Sea temperature 29.5°C 85.1°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 10.8kph 7 mph

On average April is the 2nd driest month of the year in Chennai with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

April temperatures in Chennai

Chennai average temperature in April

April rainfall

Chennai average rain in April

April hourly sunshine

Chennai average rain in April

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Chennai in April 2024.

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Chennai weather stats

Chennai weather statistics
Hottest month: May 38.1°C 100.6°F
Driest month: March 4mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: February 10hrs
Coldest month: January 29.1°C 84.4°F
Wettest month: November 343mm 13.5ins
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