At a glance
| Metric | Chennai | Surat |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 36°C | 38°C |
| Coldest month low | 22°C | 16°C |
| Annual rainfall | 1447 mm | 1510 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 9.9 h/day | 9.9 h/day |
| Best months | January–February | January |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Chennai | Surat | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.9 · Excellent | 9.5 · Excellent | Surat |
| February | 8.8 · Excellent | 6.7 · Fair | Chennai |
| March | 7.1 · Good | 4.4 · Poor | Chennai |
| April | 5.4 · Fair | 2.4 · Challenging | Chennai |
| May | 3.4 · Poor | 3.5 · Poor | Surat |
| June | 2.2 · Challenging | 2.7 · Challenging | Surat |
| July | 2.0 · Challenging | 4.0 · Poor | Surat |
| August | 2.2 · Challenging | 4.5 · Poor | Surat |
| September | 2.6 · Challenging | 4.1 · Poor | Surat |
| October | 3.9 · Poor | 4.4 · Poor | Surat |
| November | 5.3 · Fair | 5.9 · Fair | Surat |
| December | 6.8 · Fair | 8.4 · Good | Surat |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Chennai or Surat?
Surat has the better travel weather in 9 of 12 months, versus 3 for Chennai — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Chennai?
The best months to visit Chennai are January–February, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Surat?
The best months to visit Surat are January, based on six years of climate data.
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