January · India
Best time to visit Chennai in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Chennai in January
Average temperature 24°C, 31 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.3/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 24°C
- Rainfall
- 31 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Chennai scores 9.3/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 24°C, 31 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Chennai strings Tamil temples, colonial churches and a long Marina beach along the Bay of Bengal.
January in Chennai — one of the year's strongest windows (4th)
With 24°C (76°F) on average, January delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
With around 31 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.3 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Chennai at 9.3/10 (4th of 12), just behind April at 10/10.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Chennai in January?
- In January, Chennai averages 24°C, 31 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.3/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Chennai?
- January earns a 9.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Chennai in January?
- Expect about 31 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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