Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Chennai with an average temperature of 38°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 35°C to a high of 40°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 28°C and 31°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Chennai in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Chennai with hot temperatures, averaging around 37°C during the day and nights close to 29°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 39°C, with nights close to 30°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Chennai will be around 40°C, with nights close to 31°C. No precipitation expected, with plenty of sunshine on the horizon. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Chennai is 34°C this month. It’s really warm, perfect for a swim.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 50 mm of precipitation, spread over 2 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average chance of precipitation is only 8% in May.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Chennai. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Chennai in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
38°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
40°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
35°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
50 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
2 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
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.
Is May a good time to visit Chennai?
May isn’t a good time to be in Chennai. The average temperature of 38°C this month is uncomfortably hot for a pleasant stay.
The hurricane season in Chennai runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Chennai in May
With 43°C, Chennai hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2016. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 23°C to a high of 32°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Chennai
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May 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 May in Chennai
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May 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 May, you can expect around 2 days of rain in Chennai.
Daily UV Index in May in Chennai
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May 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 May in Chennai Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Chennai, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Chennai Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May 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 May for Chennai
Click on a specific day in May 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.
