Weather in Chennai in March
In an average March, Chennai sees a daily high around 33°C and a low around 24°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 33°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 32°C to 35°C |
| Average low | 24°C |
| Typical low range | 21°C to 26°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 0 mm |
March records
The most extreme March on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total March accumulation.
High
Highest
38°C
2021-03-30
Lowest
27°C
2009-03-10
Low
Highest
28°C
2010-03-30
Lowest
19°C
1989-03-02
Feels-like
Highest
65°C
2021-03-30
Lowest
30°C
2009-03-10
Humidity
Highest
25.8 g/m³
2022-03-30
Lowest
14.7 g/m³
1992-03-10
Wind
Highest
26 km/h
2022-03-04
Lowest
8 km/h
2000-03-03
Gust
Highest
51 km/h
2022-03-04
Lowest
16 km/h
1984-03-08
Precip
Wettest
90 mm
2008
Driest
0 mm
1992
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