Chennai weather in October

October in Chennai: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — a fair time to visit.

#8 of 12 months in Chennai · #539 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 59/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Chennai climate normals — October

Daytime high31°C / 88°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low25°C / 77°F
Feels like (high)36°C / 97°F
Rainfall162 mm / 6.4 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days20 days
Humidity79%💦 very humid
Dew point23°C / 74°F
Sunshine9.4 h/day
Daylight11.8 h
Wind15 km/h / 9 mph
Air quality (US AQI)80🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Chennai in October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Chennai?
October in Chennai: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — a fair time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Chennai on SeasonMap's comfort score (59/100).
What is the weather like in Chennai in October?
In October, Chennai averages a daily high of 30.9°C and a low of 24.9°C, with about 161.5 mm of rain over roughly 19.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Chennai in October?
Chennai has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 80 in October.

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