Weather in Chennai in October
In an average October, Chennai sees a daily high around 32°C and a low around 25°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 32°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 29°C to 34°C |
| Average low | 25°C |
| Typical low range | 24°C to 26°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 5 mm |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
37°C
2014-10-13
Lowest
24°C
1980-10-17
Low
Highest
28°C
2020-10-08
Lowest
20°C
2008-10-27
Feels-like
Highest
57°C
2014-10-13
Lowest
24°C
1980-10-17
Humidity
Highest
26.2 g/m³
2023-10-07
Lowest
14.7 g/m³
1980-10-18
Wind
Highest
42 km/h
2012-10-31
Lowest
5 km/h
2019-10-17
Gust
Highest
82 km/h
2012-10-31
Lowest
16 km/h
1988-10-11
Precip
Wettest
465 mm
2001
Driest
40 mm
2016
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