November could be a good time to visit Chennai, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +28°C, and there are typically 3 sunny days in November. However, expect about 19 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 217 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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November is usually the wettest month of the year in Chennai;
Average weather
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+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+21°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
217 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Chennai has OK weather in November.
Average temperature in Chennai in November
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Chennai for November based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in November is +28°C with a maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +25°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 75% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +26°C.
Is Chennai warm or cold in November?
Chennai is typically warm in November.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +30°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +26°C to +25°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how November is compared to other months in Chennai:
Climate in Chennai in November
Chennai weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
October
November
December
Avg. temperature
+30°C
+28°C
+27°C
Min. temperature
+22°C
+21°C
+20°C
Max. temperature
+37°C
+34°C
+31°C
Rainfall
170 mm
217 mm
109 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
82%
82%
79%
Air pressure
1008 HPa
1010 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
2
3
3
Cloudy days
6
7
15
Rainy days
19
19
13
Snowy days
0
0
0
November weather is still as ok as in October.It’s getting colder in November. From +30°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +28°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 170 mm to 217 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 82%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 2 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in November, from 2 to 3.
December brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Chennai in November based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Chennai is gradually increasing during November, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Chennai based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in November is about 234 mm, with a 83% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 33 mm, which is moderate rain.November is a pretty wet month with over 25 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
November is one of the rainiest months in Chennai, here is a comparison with other months, 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 November in Chennai?
This is the weather in Chennai in November 2023:
1 November
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+29°C
2 November
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+28°C
3 November
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+28°C
4 November
🌫️
+28°C
5 November
🌫️
+28°C
6 November
🌫️
+28°C
7 November
🌫️
+28°C
8 November
🌫️
+28°C
9 November
🌫️
+28°C
10 November
🌫️
+29°C
11 November
🌫️
+29°C
12 November
🌫️
+29°C
13 November
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+29°C
14 November
🌧️
+27°C
15 November
🌫️
+27°C
16 November
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+28°C
17 November
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+29°C
18 November
🌫️
+28°C
19 November
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+29°C
20 November
🌧️
+27°C
21 November
🌫️
+27°C
22 November
🌫️
+27°C
23 November
🌫️
+27°C
24 November
🌫️
+28°C
25 November
🌫️
+28°C
26 November
🌫️
+28°C
27 November
🌫️
+28°C
28 November
🌫️
+27°C
29 November
🌫️
+27°C
30 November
🌫️
+26°C
In November 2023 Chennai had 0 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +26°C. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 65%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in November?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Chennai climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Chennai in November 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 November:
Is November a good time to visit Chennai?
It’s always a good time to visit Chennai, but the weather is changeable in November, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Chennai in November?
November is warm in Chennai. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Chennai rainy in November?
Chennai is often rainy in November. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Chennai in November?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Chennai in November, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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, 2023.
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.