Weather in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India in December
In an average December, Chennai sees a daily high around 28°C and a low around 22°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 28°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 26°C to 29°C |
| Average low | 22°C |
| Typical low range | 20°C to 24°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 5 mm |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
31°C
2018-12-17
Lowest
23°C
2018-12-16
Low
Highest
26°C
2024-12-01
Lowest
17°C
1981-12-10
Feels-like
Highest
40°C
2023-12-06
Lowest
23°C
2018-12-16
Humidity
Highest
23.6 g/m³
2024-12-01
Lowest
12.9 g/m³
1994-12-12
Wind
Highest
66 km/h
2023-12-04
Lowest
8 km/h
2007-12-24
Precip
Wettest
408 mm
1996
Driest
5 mm
1990
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