Chennai weather in March
March in Chennai: sweltering, dry — a great time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Chennai · #364 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 71/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Chennai climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 33°C / 91°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 74°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 37°C / 99°F | |
| Rainfall | 7 mm / 0.3 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Sunshine | 11 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 74 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Chennai in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Chennai?
- March in Chennai: sweltering, dry — a great time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Chennai on SeasonMap's comfort score (71/100).
- What is the weather like in Chennai in March?
- In March, Chennai averages a daily high of 32.5°C and a low of 23.3°C, with about 6.9 mm of rain over roughly 1.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Chennai in March?
- Chennai has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 74 in March.