Chennai & the Coromandel Coast
Temple towers carved with more gods than a single visit can properly count, a beach that runs for miles along the city's edge, and a classical music and dance season each winter that turns whole neighbourhoods into open-air concert halls.
The best time to visit Chennai & the Coromandel Coast is Nov–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (84°F). Local time there is 13:49 (UTC+5:30).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
January · high 83°F · rain 1.2in · 11.4h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C83°F | 30mm1.2in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| February | 30°C86°F | 8mm0.3in | 11.7h11.7h | in the recommended window |
| March | 32°C90°F | 11mm0.4in | 12.0h12.0h | |
| April | 34°C94°F | 12mm0.5in | 12.4h12.4h | |
| May | 36°C97°F | 52mm2.0in | 12.7h12.7h | |
| June | 36°C97°F | 65mm2.6in | 12.9h12.9h | |
| July | 34°C92°F | 127mm5.0in | 12.8h12.8h | |
| August | 34°C92°F | 159mm6.3in | 12.5h12.5h | |
| September | 32°C90°F | 153mm6.0in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| October | 31°C88°F | 201mm7.9in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| November | 29°C83°F | 399mm15.7in | 11.5h11.5h | in the recommended window |
| December | 28°C83°F | 197mm7.8in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- INR · Indian rupee
- Language
- Hindi, English
- Driving
- on the left
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home — check your charger says 100-240 V.
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