Searching for live Chennai weather today? Right now the temperature in Chennai is registering at 27°C under clear conditions, with relative humidity around 78% and winds near 10 km/h. Today's forecast spans a low of 27°C and a high of 34°C. These readings shape outdoor comfort, the feels-like temperature, and local air quality throughout the day.
Chennai, India
Tuesday, July 21•12:04 AMLocal Time
LIVEConfidence: High
27°
Overcast
FEELS LIKE31°
HIGH34°
LOW27°
Chennai
India
UV Index
8
Very High
AQI
77
Moderate
Visibility
27.2 km
Clear
Humidity
78%
Relative humidity
78%
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Chennai Weather Today
Current conditions, hourly forecast, and 14-day outlook for Chennai, India — temperature, rainfall chance, wind, humidity, AQI, sunrise and sunset.
24-Hour Precision Forecast
Now28°💧 5%
0227°
0327°
0427°
0527°
0627°
0728°
0829°
0930°
1031°
1132°
1233°💧 8%
1334°💧 19%
1434°💧 27%
1534°💧 29%
1634°💧 27%
1732°💧 24%
1831°💧 18%
1930°💧 9%
2030°💧 4%
2129°💧 4%
2229°💧 7%
2329°💧 10%
0029°💧 13%
14-Day Forecast
TodayJul 21
🌦️27°34°
WedJul 22
🌦️27°35°
ThuJul 23
🌦️27°35°
FriJul 24
🌦️27°36°
SatJul 25
🌦️27°36°
SunJul 26
🌦️26°36°
MonJul 27
🌦️27°36°
TueJul 28
🌦️26°34°
WedJul 29
🌦️27°35°
ThuJul 30
🌦️28°35°
FriJul 31
🌦️26°36°
SatAug 1
🌦️25°34°
SunAug 2
🌦️26°34°
MonAug 3
🌦️26°35°
Climate Overview
📊 Chennai Weather Overview Today
Today in Chennai, the weather conditions feature overcast skies with a current temperature of 27°C. It feels like 31°C due to humidity levels at 78%. Winds are blowing from the WSW at 10 km/h, providing a light breeze across the region. Precipitation probability remains low at 29%, offering a high chance of dry, clear conditions for outdoor commutes, travel, and sightseeing. The daily temperature is forecast to fluctuate, reaching a daytime high of 34°C and dropping to a nighttime low of 27°C.
Climate & Travel Guide
Chennai Weather & Seasonal Climate Analysis — India
🧭 What Shapes Chennai's Weather
Chennai has a tropical wet-and-dry climate — hot and humid most of the year, with rain concentrated in the north-east monsoon. The most comfortable stretch of the year is generally November to February.
🗓️ Best Time to Visit Chennai
For travellers, the most reliable weather in Chennai usually falls between November to February. Use the 14-day outlook and hourly graph below to fine-tune day trips, and check the air quality panel, since pollution levels in India can shift with the season.
📅 14-Day Temperature & Rain Trends
Our extended 14-day forecast for Chennai tracks how daytime highs near 34°C and overnight lows near 27°C evolve over the coming fortnight. Weather systems moving through will decide cloud build-up and rainfall frequency, so monitor the hour-by-hour graph to pinpoint dry windows for commutes, treks, and outdoor plans in Chennai.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weather FAQ
What is the current weather in Chennai?
Current temperature in Chennai is 27°C with current conditions. Check the hourly forecast for detailed hour-by-hour predictions.
How accurate is the Aethera forecast?
Aethera uses high-resolution numerical weather prediction models updated hourly. Forecasts are typically accurate within 1–2°C for the next 24 hours and within 3–5°C for the 7–14 day range.
What weather data does Aethera provide?
Aethera provides real-time temperature, feels-like temperature, wind speed and direction, humidity, precipitation probability, UV index, air quality index (AQI), 14-day daily forecast, and 48-hour hourly forecasts.
What does the Air Quality Index (AQI) mean?
AQI measures air pollution: 0–50 Good, 51–100 Moderate, 101–150 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, 151–200 Unhealthy, 201–300 Very Unhealthy, 301+ Hazardous. Aethera shows real-time AQI with PM2.5, PM10, ozone, and NO2 breakdowns.
Is Aethera free to use?
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How do I check the 14-day weather forecast?
Scroll down to the Daily Forecast section on the main page to see a 14-day forecast with high/low temperatures, precipitation probability, UV index, and sunrise/sunset times for each day.
How do I get weather for my exact location?
Click the location icon in the search bar and allow browser location access. Aethera will automatically fetch weather data for your GPS coordinates with high precision.
What is the UV index and when is it dangerous?
UV index measures ultraviolet radiation intensity: 0–2 Low (no protection needed), 3–5 Moderate (sunscreen recommended), 6–7 High (protection required), 8–10 Very High (extra protection), 11+ Extreme (avoid sun exposure between 10am–4pm).
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