Weather in Chennai in January
In an average January, 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 28°C |
| Average low | 23°C |
| Typical low range | 21°C to 24°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 0 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
30°C
1991-01-29
Lowest
24°C
1986-01-16
Low
Highest
26°C
2020-01-04
Lowest
18°C
1990-01-15
Feels-like
Highest
38°C
2008-01-31
Lowest
24°C
1986-01-16
Humidity
Highest
22.4 g/m³
2020-01-03
Lowest
13.7 g/m³
2012-01-15
Wind
Highest
31 km/h
1995-01-17
Lowest
8 km/h
2022-01-14
Gust
Highest
50 km/h
1990-01-05
Lowest
15 km/h
2012-01-17
Precip
Wettest
195 mm
1986
Driest
1 mm
1993
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