Normal weather for Chennai in March
It's hot in March in Chennai with an average temperature of 34°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 33°C to a high of 36°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 27°C.
According to weather history, there is only 7 mm of precipitation in March. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The water temperature at Chennai is 26°C this month. Lovely temperature for a swim.
March is a fantastic month to be in Chennai for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and little chance of rain this month.
Chennai in March |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
34°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
36°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
33°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
7 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
1 day | 9 days | |
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Start of March
The month of March starts in Chennai with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. You won’t see any precipitation in the first days of the month, it’s all sunny skies.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature rises to around 35°C, with nights close to 26°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Chennai will be around 36°C, with nights close to 27°C. No precipitation expected, with plenty of sunshine on the horizon.
Temperature records
With 39°C, Chennai hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 30°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 21°C to a high of 29°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in Chennai
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March 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 March in Chennai
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March 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 March, you can expect about 1 day of rain in Chennai.
Daily UV Index in March in Chennai
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March 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 March in Chennai Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Chennai, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in Chennai Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March 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 March for Chennai
Click on a specific day in March 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.
