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

Partly Cloudy

21%

Moderate rain at times

7%

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

2%

Weather at 12pm
95°F

Partly Cloudy

16%

Moderate rain at times

5%

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

4%

Weather at 6pm
90°F

Partly Cloudy

16%

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

7%

Moderate rain at times

4%

Weather at 3am
86°F

Clear/Sunny

63%

Partly Cloudy

21%

Moderate rain at times

7%

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

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.

more information about India's weather in may


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:

01-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
85°F to 95°F
02-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
85°F to 95°F
03-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
85°F to 95°F
04-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
86°F to 94°F
05-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
86°F to 95°F
06-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
86°F to 94°F
07-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
86°F to 92°F
08-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
85°F to 88°F
09-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
85°F to 92°F
10-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
85°F to 90°F
11-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
85°F to 90°F
12-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
86°F to 92°F
13-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
86°F to 92°F
14-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
85°F to 92°F
15-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
86°F to 90°F
16-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
85°F to 86°F
17-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
81°F to 88°F
18-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
85°F to 90°F
19-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
85°F to 90°F
20-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
85°F to 90°F
21-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
85°F to 92°F
22-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
85°F to 90°F
23-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
85°F to 92°F
24-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
85°F to 94°F
25-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
88°F to 99°F
26-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
86°F to 101°F
27-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
86°F to 99°F
28-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
88°F to 99°F
29-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
90°F to 99°F
30-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
88°F to 97°F
31-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
90°F to 99°F

Map: other cities in India in may

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India in may: See full list of cities

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.


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