Chennai Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Saturday, 22 August 2026: Overcast Skies and Drizzle Expected, High of 36°C
Chennai weather today, Saturday, 22 August 2026, features overcast skies and a high of 36°C. Expect light drizzle to develop by midday and continue through the afternoon, with humidity at 74%. The day will start at 28°C and feel like 31°C.
Chennai's weather today, Saturday, 22 August 2026, is set to be overcast with a notable shift towards light drizzle peaking around 2 PM, reaching a high of 36°C. The day begins with a comfortable 28°C, feeling like 31°C, under persistent overcast conditions and 74% humidity, with early morning showers around midnight decreasing by dawn. Mumbai Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Saturday, 22 August 2026: Persistent Drizzle and High Humidity, High of 29°C.
| Current Weather in Chennai, Tamil Nadu — Saturday, 22 August 2026 | ||
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Temperature
28°C |
Feels Like
31°C |
High
36°C |
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Low
28°C |
Conditions
Overcast |
Humidity
74% |
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Wind Speed
11 km/h |
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| Hourly Outlook for Chennai — Saturday, 22 August 2026 | ||||
| Time (IST) | Temp | Conditions | Rain | Wind |
| 00:00 | 27°C | Overcast | 38% | 12 km/h |
| 02:00 | 27°C | Mainly clear | 33% | 11 km/h |
| 04:00 | 27°C | Partly cloudy | 19% | 10 km/h |
| 06:00 | 27°C | Mainly clear | 8% | 9 km/h |
| 08:00 | 30°C | Overcast | 2% | 10 km/h |
| 10:00 | 33°C | Partly cloudy | 0% | 11 km/h |
| 12:00 | 35°C | Light drizzle | 4% | 14 km/h |
| 14:00 | 36°C | Light drizzle | 16% | 10 km/h |
Chennai, Tamil Nadu Weather Live Tracker Map on Windy
As the day progresses, temperatures will climb steadily, with partly cloudy skies and minimal chance of rain until noon. By 12 PM, conditions will transition to light drizzle, continuing through the afternoon. The wind will remain relatively light, averaging around 11 km/h throughout the day, with a maximum speed of 17 km/h. Residents should be prepared for intermittent light rain from midday onwards.
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