Weather in Chennai in December
In an average December, Chennai sees a daily high around 28°C and a low around 22°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 28°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 27°C to 30°C |
| Average low | 22°C |
| Typical low range | 19°C to 24°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
32°C
2021-12-05
Lowest
23°C
1980-12-04
Low
Highest
26°C
2024-12-10
Lowest
15°C
1981-12-11
Feels-like
Highest
46°C
2023-12-06
Lowest
23°C
1980-12-04
Humidity
Highest
24.5 g/m³
2023-12-06
Lowest
12.3 g/m³
1981-12-10
Wind
Highest
56 km/h
2016-12-12
Lowest
6 km/h
2010-12-12
Gust
Highest
111 km/h
2016-12-12
Lowest
15 km/h
2012-12-09
Precip
Wettest
315 mm
1996
Driest
6 mm
1995
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