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Chennai in June: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Chennai in June and see if it is worth visiting.
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June

Weather in Chennai in June 2025

OK Weather
Hot
🌧️
Rainy
June could be a good time to visit Chennai, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +33°C, and there are typically 1 sunny days in June. However, expect about 15 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 55 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • June is usually the hottest month of the year in Chennai;
  • June is usually the driest month of the year in Chennai

Average weather

☀️
+33°C
Avg. max. temperature
+25°C
Min.
+42°C
Max.
55 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Chennai has OK weather in June.

Average temperature in Chennai in June

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Chennai for June based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in June is +33°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +36°C during the day and a minimum of +26°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 30% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +36°C to +33°C.

Is Chennai warm or cold in June?

Chennai is typically hot in June.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +33°C to +33°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +29°C to +28°C.

Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.

June is the hottest month in Chennai, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Chennai in June

Chennai weather looks like this, on average, in June and the surrounding months.
MayJuneJuly
Avg. temperature
+33°C+33°C+32°C
Min. temperature
+25°C+25°C+25°C
Max. temperature
+42°C+42°C+39°C
Rainfall
38 mm55 mm71 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
74%69%71%
Air pressure
1004 HPa1003 HPa1004 HPa
Sunny days
810
Cloudy days
11119
Rainy days
101518
Snowy days
000

June weather is still as ok as in May. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +33°C for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 38 mm to 55 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 74% to 69%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during June, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in May to 1 in June.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in July as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Chennai in June based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Chennai is gradually increasing during June, going from 4 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during June in Chennai based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in June is about 23 mm, with a 37% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 4 mm, which is considered light rain. June is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how June is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Chennai wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 63% chance of precipitation and 217 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 9 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last June in Chennai?

This is the weather in Chennai in June 2023:
1 June
🌫️
+36°C
2 June
🌫️
+34°C
3 June
🌫️
+35°C
4 June
☁️
+35°C
5 June
🌫️
+35°C
6 June
🌫️
+35°C
7 June
🌫️
+34°C
8 June
☁️
+34°C
9 June
☁️
+34°C
10 June
🌫️
+35°C
11 June
☁️
+34°C
12 June
☀️
+34°C
13 June
🌫️
+36°C
14 June
☁️
+34°C
15 June
☀️
+35°C
16 June
🌫️
+35°C
17 June
🌫️
+33°C
18 June
🌫️
+31°C
19 June
🌧️
+31°C
20 June
☁️
+31°C
21 June
🌫️
+30°C
22 June
🌫️
+31°C
23 June
🌫️
+31°C
24 June
☁️
+32°C
25 June
☁️
+32°C
26 June
🌫️
+32°C
27 June
☁️
+33°C
28 June
☀️
+33°C
29 June
🌫️
+33°C
30 June
🌫️
+33°C
In June 2023 Chennai had 3 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +33°C, with an absolute maximum of +36°C and a minimum of +30°C. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 51%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in June?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Chennai climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Chennai in June has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1989 (+29°C) and the highest in 2019 (+33°C). The driest year was 1982 with only 445 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1996 with 1545 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Chennai in June:

Is June a good time to visit Chennai?

It’s always a good time to visit Chennai, but the weather is changeable in June, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Chennai in June?

Absolutely, June is hot in Chennai. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.

Is Chennai rainy in June?

Chennai is often rainy in June. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Chennai in June?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Chennai in June, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in India

Check out the weather for other cities in India.

Monthly weather in Chennai

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Chennai, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.