Weather in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India in May
In an average May, Chennai sees a daily high around 37°C and a low around 28°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 37°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 33°C to 40°C |
| Average low | 28°C |
| Typical low range | 26°C to 29°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
43°C
1991-05-01
Lowest
28°C
2004-05-05
Low
Highest
31°C
2003-05-29
Lowest
24°C
1995-05-09
Feels-like
Highest
69°C
2024-05-01
Lowest
35°C
1995-05-08
Humidity
Highest
25.6 g/m³
2020-05-25
Lowest
14.8 g/m³
1989-05-27
Wind
Highest
58 km/h
1990-05-08
Lowest
10 km/h
2015-05-15
Precip
Wettest
274 mm
2004
Driest
1 mm
1991
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