When to go · Chennai
Chennai in September
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across India: Rain eases in the north late in the month; Rajasthan starts to work again.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 34°C93°F / 26°C79°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- India overall
- Prices
- Low
- India overall
Verdict
MixedIndia month rating
Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across India: Rain eases in the north late in the month; Rajasthan starts to work again.
Weather in September
- ChennaiHighs around 34 °C, lows around 26 °C, rain on about 8 daysHighs around 93 °F, lows around 79 °F, rain on about 8 days
- Tamil Nadu and the east coast, India · Chennai, Madurai, Puducherry, Mamallapuramfine
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: Rain eases in the north late in the month; Rajasthan starts to work again.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen