Weather in Chennai in December
In an average December, Chennai sees a daily high around 27°C and a low around 23°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 27°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 26°C to 29°C |
| Average low | 23°C |
| Typical low range | 22°C to 25°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
30°C
2021-12-04
Lowest
23°C
1980-12-05
Low
Highest
27°C
2024-12-10
Lowest
18°C
1981-12-11
Feels-like
Highest
41°C
2023-12-06
Lowest
23°C
1980-12-05
Humidity
Highest
24.3 g/m³
2023-12-06
Lowest
11.9 g/m³
1981-12-10
Wind
Highest
65 km/h
2016-12-12
Lowest
7 km/h
2010-12-12
Gust
Highest
115 km/h
2016-12-12
Lowest
15 km/h
2012-12-08
Precip
Wettest
416 mm
1996
Driest
10 mm
1995
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