Chennai in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Chennai in may 2025
The weather in Chennai in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather UV index: 8
Weather at 6am
90°F
Clear/Sunny
69% of time
21%
7%
2%
Weather at 12pm
95°F
Clear/Sunny
75% of time
16%
5%
4%
Weather at 6pm
90°F
Clear/Sunny
72% of time
16%
7%
4%
Weather at 3am
86°F
63%
21%
7%
5%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Chennai in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Chennai in may.
The climate of Chennai in may is tolerable
The climate in may in Chennai is rather dry (with 2.7in of precipitation over 2 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 0.8in of rainfall over 1 days.
The climate is very warm in that area this month. The thermometer averaged maximum of 95°F. The seasonal minimum is 90°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Chennai is 94°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Chennai in the month of may with a maximum record of 103°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 83°F in 2010. You can expect to have 86°F or more across the month.
In may in Chennai, the days on average last 12:43. Sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset is at 18:27.
Chennai: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Chennai forward, the month of june has a better weather forecast than may. more information
May: another location in India?
If you want to go to India in may, there are destinations with better weather than Chennai:
In may, Bangalore (Karnataka), Goa, Hampi, Manali, Mangalore and Pune have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Chennai in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements earlier years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 94°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 95°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 90°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 103°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 83°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 88°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 25km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 90°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (7%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 8.2in (2016) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 68% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.85km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 16% | ||||
| UV index | 8 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:44 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:27 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:43 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Chennai in may 2024:
85°F to 95°F
85°F to 95°F
85°F to 95°F
86°F to 94°F
86°F to 95°F
86°F to 94°F
86°F to 92°F
85°F to 88°F
85°F to 92°F
85°F to 90°F
85°F to 90°F
86°F to 92°F
86°F to 92°F
85°F to 92°F
86°F to 90°F
85°F to 86°F
81°F to 88°F
85°F to 90°F
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85°F to 90°F
85°F to 92°F
85°F to 90°F
85°F to 92°F
85°F to 94°F
88°F to 99°F
86°F to 101°F
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88°F to 97°F
90°F to 99°F
Map: other cities in India in may
Cities near Chennai:
| Mamallapuram in may | tolerable weather |
| Pondicherry in may | tolerable weather |
| Nellore in may | tolerable weather |
| Cuddalore in may | tolerable weather |
| Karaikal in may | tolerable weather |
| Ongole in may | tolerable weather |
| Nandi hills (Nandi betta) in may | good weather |
| Bangalore (Karnataka) in may | good weather |
| Vedaranyam in may | tolerable weather |
| Machilipatnam in may | tolerable weather |
| Mysore in may | good weather |
| Madurai in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Chennai in may:
Weather data for Chennai for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Chennai. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Chennai can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Chennai.