Weather in Chennai for August 2025
In general, the average temperature in Chennai at the beginning of August is 33.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 31.9 °C by the end of August.
Chennai experiences an exceptionally high level of rainfall in August, with more than 20 rainy days on average.
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Chennai in August average weather
Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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1 34° | 2 34° | 3 35° | ||||
4 35° | 5 33° | 6 32° | 7 33° | 8 32° | 9 32° | 10 33° |
11 32° | 12 33° | 13 32° | 14 32° | 15 32° | 16 32° | 17 32° |
18 32° | 19 33° | 20 32° | 21 32° | 22 32° | 23 32° | 24 32° |
25 33° | 26 31° | 27 32° | 28 33° | 29 32° | 30 31° | 31 31° |
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Temperatures trend during August in Chennai
August weather day by day
Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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1 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 34° /27° | 0.1 mm | 8 | |
2 Aug. | Overcast | 34° /28° | 0.8 mm | 8 | |
3 Aug. | Overcast | 35° /28° | 0.6 mm | 8 | |
4 Aug. | Overcast | 35° /26° | 4 mm | 8 | |
5 Aug. | Cloudy | 33° /27° | 0.8 mm | 7 | |
6 Aug. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 32° /27° | 3.4 mm | 7 | |
7 Aug. | Partly cloudy | 33° /27° | 1.2 mm | 8 | |
8 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 32° /27° | 2.4 mm | 7 | |
9 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 32° /27° | 1.8 mm | 7 | |
10 Aug. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 33° /27° | 4.1 mm | 7 | |
11 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 32° /25° | 10.3 mm | 7 | |
12 Aug. | Moderate rain at times | 33° /26° | 5.3 mm | 7 | |
13 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 32° /27° | 2.6 mm | 7 | |
14 Aug. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 32° /27° | 3 mm | 7 | |
15 Aug. | Overcast | 32° /28° | 1.4 mm | 7 | |
16 Aug. | Sunny | 32° /27° | 2 mm | 8 | |
17 Aug. | Partly cloudy | 32° /27° | 1.4 mm | 8 | |
18 Aug. | Cloudy | 32° /28° | 1.1 mm | 7 | |
19 Aug. | Overcast | 33° /28° | 5.7 mm | 7 | |
20 Aug. | Partly cloudy | 32° /28° | 0.7 mm | 8 | |
21 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 32° /28° | 1.1 mm | 7 | |
22 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 32° /27° | 0.9 mm | 7 | |
23 Aug. | Overcast | 32° /27° | 1.7 mm | 7 | |
24 Aug. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 32° /28° | 3.5 mm | 7 | |
25 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 33° /27° | 0.8 mm | 8 | |
26 Aug. | Light rain shower | 31° /27° | 7.2 mm | 7 | |
27 Aug. | Light rain shower | 32° /26° | 5.4 mm | 8 | |
28 Aug. | Thundery outbreaks possible | 33° /27° | 3.3 mm | 7 | |
29 Aug. | Patchy light drizzle | 32° /26° | 4.2 mm | 7 | |
30 Aug. | Light rain shower | 31° /26° | 9.9 mm | 7 | |
31 Aug. | Thundery outbreaks possible | 31° /26° | 6 mm | 7 | |
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Chennai in August - FAQ
What to pack to Chennai in August?
As you prepare for your trip to Chennai in August, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Chennai, during August, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Lightweight Clothing: T-shirts, blouses, shorts, skirts
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Sandals/Flip-flops: Comfortable for warm climates
- Accessories
- Sunglasses: For sun protection
- Sun Hats: Wide-brimmed hats for sun protection in warm weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
- Personal Items
- Sunscreen: High SPF for sunny destinations
- Lip Balm with SPF: To protect against chapped lips
August rainfall patterns in Chennai
UV exposure in Chennai during August
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