How hot is Chennai in March?

Daytime highs in Chennai in March average 32°C (89°F); nights drop to about 24°C.

Does it rain in Chennai in March?

Expect around 2 rainy days and 10 mm of rainfall in March.

Is March a good time to visit Chennai?

March is a good month to visit Chennai. Overall travel score: 7.1/10. The best months are January–February.

Chennai weather in March

March is a good month to visit Chennai. Expect highs around 32°C, lows near 24°C, and about 2 days with rain.

7.1 · Goodtravel score for March

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Avg high

32°C

Avg low

24°C

Rainfall

10 mm

Rain days

Sunshine

11.6 h/day

Daylight

11.9 h

What to pack for Chennai in March

light, breathable clothing
sun protection (hat, SPF 50)

Humidity averages 76%; max daily wind around 19 km/h.

How March compares

Best months in Chennai: January–February. See the full best time to visit Chennai guide.

Chennai in March: the details

In March, Chennai sees average daytime highs of 32°C (89°F) and overnight lows of 24°C (75°F). Rainfall totals roughly 10 mm across 2 rainy days, and the sun shines about 11.6 hours per day with 11.9 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 76%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Chennai, India (13.09, 80.28) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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