When to go · Chennai
Chennai in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Jun (35–42°C), Oct–Dec (northeast monsoon rain).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Jun (95–108°F), Oct–Dec (northeast monsoon rain).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 37°C99°F / 28°C82°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Low
- India overall
- Prices
- Low
- India overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Chennai
Listed as a month to avoid: May–Jun (35–42°C), Oct–Dec (northeast monsoon rain).Listed as a month to avoid: May–Jun (95–108°F), Oct–Dec (northeast monsoon rain).
Weather in May
- ChennaiHighs around 37 °C, lows around 28 °C, rain on about 3 daysHighs around 99 °F, lows around 82 °F, rain on about 3 days
- Tamil Nadu and the east coast, India · Chennai, Madurai, Puducherry, Mamallapuramhot
Opposite rhythm: the north-east monsoon and cyclones hit October–December; January–February is the easy window.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · India overall
- Low
- Prices · India overall
- Low
India overall: Hottest month on the plains; only the Himalaya and Ladakh (opening late May) work.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen