Chennai — time and weather
Chennai is a city in India, in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. This page shows the current local time in Chennai and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Chennai
Local time in Chennai is based on the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
India is a large South Asian country with an ancient history, many languages and religions, a diverse cuisine and vibrant traditions.
More about the country: India →What to see in Chennai
Sights and historical places
- Marina Beach — one of the longest in the world
- the Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- Fort St George
- the San Thome Basilica
Museums
- the Government Museum
- the National Art Gallery
Where to spend time
- Marina Beach
- Guindy Park
- the Mylapore temple district
Local cuisine
South Indian cuisine — dosa and filter coffee; traditional vegetarian eateries.
Climate in Chennai: month by month
The warmest month in Chennai is June, with average daytime highs of 35.7 °C; the coolest is December, around 28.1 °C by day and 23.2 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in November (~427 mm) and is lowest in February (~7 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28 | 23 | 41 | 8 |
| February | 30 | 22 | 7 | 2 |
| March | 32 | 24 | 14 | 2 |
| April | 34 | 27 | 15 | 3 |
| May | 35 | 28 | 104 | 10 |
| June | 36 | 28 | 69 | 11 |
| July | 34 | 27 | 124 | 20 |
| August | 33 | 26 | 173 | 21 |
| September | 33 | 26 | 149 | 20 |
| October | 31 | 25 | 251 | 22 |
| November | 28 | 24 | 427 | 22 |
| December | 28 | 23 | 246 | 14 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Chennai are January–March: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Chennai: Sunrise 05:57 · Sunset 18:27 · Day length 12:30
Time difference from Chennai right now:
| New York | +9.5 h |
| London | +4.5 h |
| Dubai | +1.5 h |
| Tokyo | −3.5 h |
| Paris | +3.5 h |
| Sydney | −4.5 h |