Chennai weather in February
In February, Chennai has an average high of 30 °C87 °F and an average low of 21 °C70 °F, with about 6 mm0.2 in of precipitation. It is the 10th warmest month of the year and the driest.
How February compares with other months
Compared with January, February is 1.5 °C2.7 °F warmer on average and drier by 11 mm0.4 in. Compared with March, February is 2.8 °C5.1 °F cooler on average and drier by 9 mm0.3 in. Daylight lasts about 11.7 hours around the middle of the month. Average relative humidity is 71% and the average cloud amount 29%.
Is February a good time to visit Chennai?
February is not among the most comfortable months by our comfort score: it is hot (average high 30 °C87 °F). The most comfortable months in Chennai are January.
What to wear in February
For Chennai in February, pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
February in nearby places
| Place | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 3087 | 2170 | 60.2 |
| Pallavaram | 3087 | 2170 | 60.2 |
| Kanchipuram | 3086 | 2169 | 60.2 |
| Tirupati | 3391 | 1864 | 50.2 |
| Vellore | 3290 | 1763 | 60.3 |
| Chittoor | 3189 | 1762 | 60.3 |
| Puducherry | 2883 | 2474 | 80.3 |
| Nellore | 3086 | 2170 | 40.1 |
| Tiruvannamalai | 3188 | 1966 | 80.3 |
Nearby places that are more than 1 °C1.8 °F cooler: Chittoor.
Other months in Chennai
- January28 °C82 °F / 21 °C69 °F
- February30 °C87 °F / 21 °C70 °F
- March34 °C93 °F / 23 °C74 °F
- April36 °C96 °F / 26 °C79 °F
- May36 °C97 °F / 27 °C81 °F
- June35 °C95 °F / 27 °C80 °F
- July34 °C93 °F / 26 °C79 °F
- August33 °C91 °F / 25 °C78 °F
- September32 °C89 °F / 25 °C77 °F
- October30 °C87 °F / 25 °C77 °F
- November29 °C83 °F / 23 °C74 °F
- December27 °C81 °F / 22 °C71 °F
Frequently asked questions
How warm is Chennai in February?
In February the average high in Chennai is 30 °C (87 °F) and the average low is 21 °C (70 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Chennai in February?
On average about 6 mm (0.2 in) of precipitation falls in February; it ranks 12th of the 12 months.
Is February the warmest month in Chennai?
No. The warmest month in Chennai is May, with an average high of 36 °C (97 °F). The coldest month is January, with an average low of 21 °C (69 °F).
How long is the day in Chennai in February?
In the middle of February the day in Chennai lasts about 11.7 hours from sunrise to sunset. The value is calculated from the position of the city and the sun.
How humid is Chennai in February?
The average relative humidity in February is about 71%. Combined with warm days, it can feel muggy.
How cloudy is Chennai in February?
On average about 29% of the sky is covered by cloud in February. This is the mean cloud amount from satellite data, not the number of sunny days.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.