Living in Chennai: Weather & Climate
What it's actually like to live in Chennai - the weather through the year, healthcare, and the practical essentials.
Nov to Mar
Best months to visit.
Apr to May
Shoulder months.
Jun to Dec
Wettest months: Northeast, Southwest.
Weather & Climate in Chennai
Chennai experiences a tropical savanna climate with distinct wet and dry seasons.
Mylapore · Ashok Arunagiri / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)Chennai has a tropical savanna climate, characterized by consistently high temperatures throughout the year.
The city receives most of its rainfall from the northeast monsoon, typically from mid-September to mid-December, with smaller amounts from the southwest monsoon.
Marina Beach · This Image was created by User:PlaneMad.
If you are using th / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.5)Healthcare in Chennai
| Hospital | Type |
|---|---|
| Apollo Hospital | Private · Multi-speciality |
| Kauvery Hospital | Private · Multi-speciality |
| MGM Healthcare | Private · Multi-speciality |
| Government General Hospital | Government · General |
| Fortis Malar Hospital | Private · Multi-speciality |
Frequently asked questions about Chennai
By air into Chennai International Airport (MAA). By rail into Chennai Central Railway Station. By road, NH16 (Chennai-Kolkata Highway).
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