Temperatures in October
It's hot in October in Chennai with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 28°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Chennai in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Chennai with hot temperatures, averaging around 35°C during the day and nights close to 27°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature drops to around 33°C, with nights close to 27°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Chennai will be around 33°C, with nights close to 26°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. 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 31°C this month. It’s really warm, perfect for a swim.
Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 563 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 43% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October 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 October |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
33°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
35°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
563 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
13 days | 14 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 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 October a good time to visit Chennai?
After some sun? Then October isn’t the best time to be in Chennai. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The hurricane season in Chennai runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Chennai in October
With 37°C, Chennai hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 22°C to a high of 29°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Chennai
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October 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 October in Chennai
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October 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 October, you can expect around 13 days of rain in Chennai.
Daily UV Index in October in Chennai
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October 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 October in Chennai Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Chennai, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Chennai Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October 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 October for Chennai
Click on a specific day in October 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.
