Weather in Chennai in March
In an average March, Chennai sees a daily high around 31°C and a low around 25°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 31°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 29°C to 32°C |
| Average low | 25°C |
| Typical low range | 23°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
35°C
2021-03-30
Lowest
26°C
2009-03-10
Low
Highest
29°C
2010-03-30
Lowest
20°C
1989-03-01
Feels-like
Highest
54°C
2021-03-30
Lowest
26°C
2009-03-10
Humidity
Highest
25.7 g/m³
2010-03-31
Lowest
15.8 g/m³
2000-03-01
Wind
Highest
30 km/h
2022-03-04
Lowest
10 km/h
2009-03-11
Gust
Highest
52 km/h
2022-03-04
Lowest
17 km/h
1984-03-08
Precip
Wettest
82 mm
2008
Driest
0 mm
2007
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