Chennai Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Saturday, 01 August 2026: Overcast Conditions and High Humidity, High of 37°C
Chennai's weather on Saturday, 01 August 2026, will be dominated by overcast skies and a high humidity of 90%. The temperature will peak at a scorching 37°C, with a 'feels like' temperature of 32°C, while early morning hours carry a significant chance of rain. Residents can expect humid conditions throughout the day.
Chennai residents can expect an overcast day on Saturday, 01 August 2026, with the temperature reaching a high of 37°C. The current temperature is 27°C, but it will feel warmer at 32°C due to a significant humidity level of 90%. Early morning hours, starting from midnight, will see a high chance of rain at 74%, gradually decreasing as the day progresses, with only a 12% chance around 2 PM. India To Witness Below-Normal Rainfall in Second Half Due to Strengthening El Nino Conditions, Says IMD.
| Current Weather in Chennai, Tamil Nadu — Saturday, 01 August 2026 | ||
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Temperature
27°C |
Feels Like
32°C |
High
37°C |
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Low
26°C |
Conditions
Overcast |
Humidity
90% |
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Wind Speed
11 km/h |
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| Hourly Outlook for Chennai — Saturday, 01 August 2026 | ||||
| Time (IST) | Temp | Conditions | Rain | Wind |
| 00:00 | 27°C | Overcast | 74% | 11 km/h |
| 02:00 | 27°C | Overcast | 39% | 11 km/h |
| 04:00 | 27°C | Overcast | 11% | 9 km/h |
| 06:00 | 27°C | Overcast | 0% | 9 km/h |
| 08:00 | 30°C | Overcast | 0% | 9 km/h |
| 10:00 | 33°C | Overcast | 0% | 13 km/h |
| 12:00 | 35°C | Overcast | 2% | 14 km/h |
| 14:00 | 37°C | Overcast | 12% | 11 km/h |
Chennai, Tamil Nadu Weather Live Tracker Map on Windy
The day will begin with a muggy atmosphere, with overnight lows around 26°C. While the rain chance drops to near zero by 6 AM, the overcast conditions will persist. Temperatures will climb steadily, reaching 30°C by 8 AM and peaking at 37°C in the afternoon around 2 PM. Winds will be relatively light, averaging around 11 km/h, though they may briefly gust up to 14 km/h mid-morning.
Given the persistent overcast skies and high humidity throughout the day, residents should be prepared for a close and potentially uncomfortable atmosphere. While the chance of rain diminishes after the early morning, carry an umbrella for potential brief showers.
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