Chennai Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Sunday, 23 August 2026: Slight Rain Showers Expected, High of 36°C
Chennai's weather on Sunday, 23 August 2026, will feature slight rain showers and a high temperature of 36°C. Expect significant humidity at 94% making it feel warmer, with intermittent light drizzle expected throughout the day. The forecast indicates a peak temperature of 35°C around noon, with early morning rain gradually subsiding before returning in the afternoon.
Chennai residents can expect slight rain showers throughout Sunday, 23 August 2026, with the temperature reaching a high of 36°C. The day begins with cooler conditions, around 26°C and a high chance of rain (73%) in the early hours, with conditions gradually clearing. By 8 AM, temperatures will rise to 29°C with no chance of rain, before climbing to a peak of 35°C around midday. However, light drizzle is forecast to return by 2 PM, persisting into the afternoon.
| Current Weather in Chennai, Tamil Nadu — Sunday, 23 August 2026 | ||
Temperature 26°C | Feels Like 31°C | High 36°C |
Low 27°C | Conditions Slight rain showers | Humidity 94% |
Wind Speed 12 km/h | ||
| Hourly Outlook for Chennai — Sunday, 23 August 2026 | ||||
| Time (IST) | Temp | Conditions | Rain | Wind |
| 00:00 | 26°C | Slight rain showers | 73% | 9 km/h |
| 02:00 | 26°C | Light drizzle | 51% | 6 km/h |
| 04:00 | 26°C | Overcast | 19% | 7 km/h |
| 06:00 | 26°C | Overcast | 1% | 9 km/h |
| 08:00 | 29°C | Overcast | 0% | 12 km/h |
| 10:00 | 32°C | Overcast | 0% | 14 km/h |
| 12:00 | 35°C | Mainly clear | 15% | 15 km/h |
| 14:00 | 35°C | Light drizzle | 55% | 12 km/h |
Chennai, Tamil Nadu Weather Live Tracker Map on Windy
Humidity levels will remain notably high at 94%, making the 'feels like' temperature reach up to 31°C, adding to the muggy conditions. Winds will be light, averaging around 12 km/h. While the overall chance of rain for the day stands at 76%, significant downpours are not anticipated, though travellers should be prepared for intermittent light showers, particularly in the afternoon.
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