Weather in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India in January
In an average January, Chennai sees a daily high around 28°C and a low around 21°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 28°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 27°C to 29°C |
| Average low | 21°C |
| Typical low range | 19°C to 23°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 0 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
34°C
1983-01-31
Lowest
25°C
1995-01-13
Low
Highest
24°C
2020-01-05
Lowest
17°C
1992-01-06
Feels-like
Highest
42°C
1983-01-31
Lowest
25°C
1995-01-13
Humidity
Highest
21.6 g/m³
2021-01-06
Lowest
12.5 g/m³
1990-01-14
Wind
Highest
32 km/h
1995-01-19
Lowest
8 km/h
2006-01-19
Precip
Wettest
122 mm
2021
Driest
0 mm
1993
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