Weather in Chennai for May 2025
In general, the average temperature in Chennai at the beginning of May is 34.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably warm up, reaching an average of 36.4 °C by the end of May.
The climate of Chennai in May is notably wet, with an average of 11 rainy days.
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Chennai in May average weather
Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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1 35° | 2 35° | 3 35° | 4 34° | |||
5 34° | 6 34° | 7 33° | 8 31° | 9 32° | 10 32° | 11 32° |
12 32° | 13 32° | 14 32° | 15 31° | 16 30° | 17 30° | 18 32° |
19 32° | 20 32° | 21 32° | 22 32° | 23 33° | 24 34° | 25 36° |
26 37° | 27 37° | 28 37° | 29 36° | 30 36° | 31 36° |
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Temperatures trend during May in Chennai
May weather day by day
Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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1 May | Sunny | 35° /28° | 0 mm | 9 | |
2 May | Sunny | 35° /29° | 0 mm | 9 | |
3 May | Sunny | 35° /29° | 0 mm | 9 | |
4 May | Sunny | 34° /29° | 0 mm | 8 | |
5 May | Sunny | 34° /29° | 0 mm | 8 | |
6 May | Sunny | 34° /29° | 0 mm | 8 | |
7 May | Patchy rain possible | 33° /29° | 0.2 mm | 7 | |
8 May | Patchy light rain with thunder | 31° /26° | 9.3 mm | 7 | |
9 May | Patchy rain possible | 32° /29° | 1.1 mm | 7 | |
10 May | Partly cloudy | 32° /28° | 0.4 mm | 8 | |
11 May | Patchy rain possible | 32° /28° | 0.2 mm | 7 | |
12 May | Patchy rain possible | 32° /29° | 0.1 mm | 7 | |
13 May | Patchy rain possible | 32° /29° | 0.1 mm | 7 | |
14 May | Patchy rain possible | 32° /29° | 1.7 mm | 7 | |
15 May | Patchy rain possible | 31° /29° | 0.1 mm | 7 | |
16 May | Patchy light drizzle | 30° /28° | 0.4 mm | 7 | |
17 May | Patchy rain possible | 30° /26° | 0.3 mm | 7 | |
18 May | Partly cloudy | 32° /28° | 1.2 mm | 8 | |
19 May | Partly cloudy | 32° /28° | 3.6 mm | 8 | |
20 May | Cloudy | 32° /29° | 3.8 mm | 7 | |
21 May | Overcast | 32° /28° | 0 mm | 7 | |
22 May | Sunny | 32° /29° | 0.1 mm | 8 | |
23 May | Sunny | 33° /28° | 0 mm | 8 | |
24 May | Thundery outbreaks possible | 34° /29° | 1.7 mm | 7 | |
25 May | Partly cloudy | 36° /30° | 0 mm | 9 | |
26 May | Heavy rain at times | 37° /29° | 0.6 mm | 9 | |
27 May | Sunny | 37° /29° | 0 mm | 9 | |
28 May | Sunny | 37° /30° | 0 mm | 9 | |
29 May | Sunny | 36° /30° | 0 mm | 9 | |
30 May | Sunny | 36° /29° | 0 mm | 9 | |
31 May | Sunny | 36° /29° | 0 mm | 9 | |
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Chennai in May - FAQ
What to pack to Chennai in May?
As you prepare for your trip to Chennai in May, 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 May, 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
May rainfall patterns in Chennai
UV exposure in Chennai during May
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