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Chennai

City · Tamil Nadu State, 🇮🇳 India
Area 175 km²
Time zone Asia/Kolkata
Chennai

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Chennai Unmissables

Chennai's heritage spans from the 7th-century Dravidian architecture of the Kapaleeswarar Temple to the 1639 English foundations of Fort St. George. This selection highlights the city's coastal identity at Marina Beach and its cultural depth within the Egmore National Museum complex. Architectural landmarks include the Indo-Saracenic Chennai Central station and colonial-era sites like St. Andrew's Church and St. George’s Cathedral. The list also features the serene Ramakrishna Math, the Vishnu-dedicated Adikesava Perumal temple, and the natural landscape of Guindy National Park, alongside the Gandhi Mandapam memorial structures.

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Chennai's Sacred Sites

Chennai’s spiritual landscape is defined by centuries-old Dravidian architecture, colonial-era churches, and historic mosques. This collection features the 8th-century Parthasarathy Temple in Triplicane, known for its intricate carvings, and the Marundeeswarar Temple, an ancient center for curative worship. It also includes the Annai Velankanni Shrine on Elliot's Beach and the unique Madhya Kailash temple, where the deity represents a fusion of Ganesha and Hanuman. These sites reflect the city's role as a major hub for diverse religious traditions and architectural styles.

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Chennai Parks and Recreation

Chennai’s recreational landscape features a diverse mix of specialized sports facilities and neighborhood green spaces. This list includes dedicated courts for badminton, basketball, tennis, and beach volleyball, alongside multipurpose synthetic turfs suitable for hockey, soccer, and cricket. Visitors can find fitness centers offering Krav Maga and traditional gym training, as well as several corporation parks and playgrounds like those in Baby Nagar and Kumaran Nagar, many of which provide sandy play areas or accessible facilities for children.

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Chennai Cinemas and Theatres

Chennai’s entertainment landscape is defined by its deep connection to both the Tamil film industry and classical performing arts. This list features iconic cultural institutions like the Music Academy and Narada Gana Sabha, central to the city's Carnatic music season, alongside historic single-screen cinemas like Kasi Theatre and Udhayam. From modern multiplexes in shopping malls to campus venues like the IIT Madras Open Air Theater, these spaces reflect the city's diverse traditions in performance and cinema.

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Chennai — Map

Chennai — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January, February

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Typical weather in January

Great
  • 28° (feels like 30°) · extremes 18°–30°
  • 21° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 27°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in February

Great
  • 30° (feels like 32°) · extremes 18°–33°
  • 21° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 27°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in March

Good
  • 33° (feels like 36°) · extremes 20°–35°
  • 23° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 24 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 35° (feels like 39°) · extremes 24°–37°
  • 26° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 11 · extreme
Up to 13 days above 35°

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 37° (feels like 40°) · extremes 26°–40°
  • 28° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 30°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 24 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 36° (feels like 38°) · extremes 26°–39°
  • 28° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 19 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 34° (feels like 37°) · extremes 25°–37°
  • 27° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 11 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 33° (feels like 36°) · extremes 25°–36°
  • 27° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 33° (feels like 36°) · extremes 25°–35°
  • 26° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 31° (feels like 35°) · extremes 23°–34°
  • 25° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in November

Fair
  • 29° (feels like 31°) · extremes 21°–31°
  • 24° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in December

Good
  • 28° (feels like 29°) · extremes 19°–29°
  • 22° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 27°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 7 · high

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Indian Rupee INR ₹ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type D
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
English, Hindi
Tap water
Not safe to drink
Driving side
Left
Calling code
+91
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Tours & Activities

Kapaleeswarar Temple
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Fort St. George
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Egmore National Museum

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