When to go · Chennai
Chennai in June
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Jun (35–42°C (95–108°F)), Oct–Dec (northeast monsoon rain).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Jun (95–108°F (35–42°C)), Oct–Dec (northeast monsoon rain).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C) / 28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Low
- India overall
- Prices
- Low
- India overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: May–Jun (35–42°C (95–108°F)), Oct–Dec (northeast monsoon rain).Listed as a month to avoid: May–Jun (95–108°F (35–42°C)), Oct–Dec (northeast monsoon rain).
Is another month better than June?
June is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in June
- ChennaiHighs around 37 °C (99 °F), lows around 28 °C (82 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 99 °F (37 °C), lows around 82 °F (28 °C), rain on about 5 days
- Tamil Nadu and the east coast, India · Chennai, Madurai, Puducherry, Mamallapuramhot
Opposite rhythm: the north-east monsoon and cyclones hit October–December; January–February is the easy window.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · India overall
- Low
- Prices · India overall
- Low
India overall: Monsoon arrives in Kerala and moves north; Ladakh and Spiti are the pick.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Chennai, side by side.
Verdict
Jun: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jun: 37 °C (99 °F)99 °F (37 °C)
Jan: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Night low
Jun: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Jan: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Rain days
Jun: 5
Jan: 1 (better)
Crowds
Jun: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Jun: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Jun: 0
Jan: 1
June: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Jun (35–42°C), Oct–Dec (northeast monsoon rain).
January: Inside Chennai's best window: Nov–Feb.
Chennai: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen