The climate in Chennai during September can be summarized as very hot, humid and wet.
September is in the fall / autumn in Chennai and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (94°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 34.4°C 93.8°F |
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Nightly temperature | 25.1°C 77.1°F |
Average temperature | 29.7°C 85.5°F |
Daily sunshine | 6.8 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 135 mm 5.3 ins |
Rainy days | 7 days |
Sea temperature | 29.1°C 84.4°F |
Humidity | 73% |
Windspeed | 9.7kph 6 mph |
On average September is the 5th wettest month of the year in Chennai with around 135mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
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 September 2025.
Best places to visit in September
Hottest month: | May | 38.1°C 100.6°F |
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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 |