Climate/Weather

Chennai, located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, has a hot and humid tropical climate. The place bears tropical climate with mercury rising higher than 40 °C mark in summers. The average temperature in summers is 37 °C and in winters it is 24 °C. The east of city is lined up by the sea, that is Bay of Bengal. The region thus receives a good amount of annual rainfall, mainly from the north eastern monsoons. Average annual rainfall received by the city is 1300 mm. The cyclones in the Bay of Bengal rarely hit the coastal regions of Chennai. The period from November to February constitutes the winter season and is the best time to visit the place. The period is marked by a tolerable temperature 24 °C and low humidity. There are little rains during this period.