Weather in Chennai: May
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Average day temperature: | 95.0°F |
| Average night temperature: | 85.3°F | |
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Sea water temperature: | 84.8°F |
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Number of sunny days: | 24 days |
| Day length: | 12.6 - 12.8 hours | |
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Number of rainy days: | 1 day |
| Precipitation totals: | 0.9 in. | |
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Air temperature in May, °F
The highest day temperature during May of 2026 was 100°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 82°F. Daily and nightly averages during May were 91.3°F and 84.4°F.
Sea water temperature in Chennai in May, °F
The average sea water temperature in May of 2026 was 85.5°F. The highest and lowest sea temperatures during the month were 87.4°F and 83.8°F.
Mostly all days in May are sunny but cloudy days are also possible.
Precipitation total in May, in.
Precipitation total value in Chennai in May is 0.7 in. It makes may one of the most dry months of the year.
The average wind speed value in May is 12.2 mph It makes May one of the most windy months of the year.
This chart shows average number of hours during the day when sunlight can reach the ground. It depends on day length and cloudiness during the day. The average number of sunny hours in May is: 9.1.
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