Normal weather for Chennai in December
It's hot in December in Chennai with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 25°C.
In December, there is an average of 333 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Northeast.
The water temperature at Chennai is 27°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Chennai. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Chennai in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
333 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
15 days | 10 days | |
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
The hurricane season in Chennai runs from June to November.
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Start of December
The month of December starts in Chennai with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 31°C, with nights close to 24°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Chennai will be around 31°C, with nights close to 24°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
Temperature records
With 34°C, Chennai hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 19°C to a high of 27°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Chennai
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Chennai, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Chennai
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Chennai, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 15 days of rain in Chennai.
Daily UV Index in December in Chennai
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Chennai, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Chennai Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Chennai, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Chennai Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Chennai, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Chennai
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Chennai. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Chennai by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Chennai. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
