Today's Weather Forecast - Chennai

Today's weather in Chennai. high 34°C (93°F), low 25°C (77°F). Overcast.

Today’s Hourly Weather Outlook

Morning6 AM – Noon30°
Wind speed
8 km/h
Rain probability
68%
AfternoonNoon – 6 PM32°
Wind speed
9 km/h
Rain probability
39%
Evening6 PM – Midn29°
Wind speed
11 km/h
Rain probability
26%
NightMidn – 6 AM26°
Wind speed
13 km/h
Rain probability
100%

24-Hour Rain & Temperature Forecast

Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise
Dawn 5:28 AM
Total Daylight
Day completeSolar noon 12:05 PM
Sunset
Dusk 6:43 PM
RemainingDaylight ended
Solar elevation-35°
vs yesterday-1 min

5-Day Weather Forecast

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Weather Insight

Chennai is forecast to reach a high of 34°C today, with an overnight low around 25°C. That's 2° above the long-term average high of 32°C for this time of year. It continues a recent pattern — 26 of the last 28 days with published data have run warmer than normal. Expect a high chance of rain (100% probability) and a gentle breeze averaging 13 km/h. Air quality is currently Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (AQI 108), driven mainly by O₃ at 123 μg/m³.

Today vs Normal

34°C+2° above normal

The long-term average high for today is 32°C.

26 of the last 28 days with published data ran above normal.

It continues that pattern - today's forecast is also running above normal.

2026-08-28: 36°C36°2026-08-29: 36°C36°2026-08-30: 36°C36°2026-08-31: 36°C36°2026-09-01: 37°C37°2026-09-02: 36°C36°2026-09-03: 36°C36°2026-09-04: 36°C36°2026-09-05: 36°C36°2026-09-06: 36°C36°2026-09-07: 36°C36°2026-09-08: 36°C36°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Health effects can be felt by sensitive groups, including children, older adults, and people with respiratory or heart conditions. The general public is less likely to be affected.