Chennai Braces for a Monday Downpour of 61 mm of Rain

Chennai is heading for a heavy rain day on Monday 2 November, when about 61.3 mm is expected. Sunday 1 November looks mostly manageable, and the rain eases to lighter, steadier falls on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Chennai weather day by day

Sunday 1 November: the calm before the rain

Sunday brings only light showers, with around 0.4 mm of rain. It is warm, with a high of 28°C (82°F) and a low of 26°C (79°F). Winds reach up to 19 km/h. This is the best day to get errands done and prepare for what follows.

Monday 2 November: the worst of it

Monday is the day to plan around. Heavy rain brings about 61.3 mm, which is almost all of the city’s three-day total in a single day. Cloud and rain hold temperatures down, with a high of only 26°C (79°F) and a low of 24°C (75°F). Wind speeds reach up to 30 km/h, which is the strongest of the period and will make the rain feel more persistent out in the open.

Tuesday 3 November: easing, but still wet

Tuesday stays rainy, but the amount drops sharply to about 3.7 mm. The high climbs to 30°C (86°F), and winds reach up to 28 km/h. Because the ground will already be wet from Monday, even modest rain can leave puddles and slow-moving traffic.

Wednesday 4 November: more light rain

Wednesday brings further rain, around 7.9 mm, with a high of 29°C (84°F). Winds ease to up to 19 km/h. It is a little wetter than Tuesday, but nothing like Monday.

How much rain will fall around Chennai?

Over the next three days the city is set to collect about 65.4 mm. The surrounding area is uneven. About 30 km east is the wettest spot, with 77.5 mm, and about 30 km north gets 73.0 mm. West of the city sees 50.5 mm, while about 30 km south is the driest at 43.8 mm. So if you are travelling out of Chennai towards the east or north, expect even more rain than in the city itself.

When is the rain at its worst, and when does it ease?

The worst is Monday 2 November. Rainfall drops away on Tuesday 3 November, then picks up slightly on Wednesday 4 November without coming close to Monday’s total. Temperatures stay mild throughout, in the mid to high twenties, so this is a story about rain and not heat.

What it means for people in Chennai

• Commuting: Allow extra time on Monday. Heavy rain in a short period can slow roads and public transport.
• Travel: If you plan to head east or north of the city, expect heavier rain than in Chennai itself.
• Outdoor plans: Move anything outdoors to Sunday if you can, and keep Monday for staying in where possible.
• On the road: Take care around standing water, and avoid driving or walking through water whose depth you cannot judge.
• Tuesday and Wednesday: Carry an umbrella or rain jacket, since showers will continue on wet ground.

The outlook

After a quiet Sunday, Monday delivers the main soaking. From Tuesday the rain is lighter, though it lingers into Wednesday. Check local conditions before you set out each day.

Day by day

Forecast retrieved 1 November 2026, 14:01 UTC for Chennai and four points about 30 km around it. Days are local time (Asia/Kolkata).