Chennai Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Thursday, 16 July 2026: Overcast Skies and High Humidity, High of 38°C
Chennai's weather on Thursday, 16 July 2026, will be predominantly overcast with a high of 38°C and a 'feels like' temperature of 36°C. Humidity will be a significant factor, sitting at 79%. Expect a chance of light rain to develop in the early afternoon.
Chennai's weather on Thursday, 16 July 2026, will be characterised by overcast skies and high humidity, with temperatures expected to peak at a sweltering 38°C. The 'feels like' temperature could reach as high as 36°C due to the oppressive 79% humidity. While most of the day will remain dry with zero chance of rain, a slight increase to 6% is forecast around midday, rising to 25% by 2 PM.
| Current Weather in Chennai, Tamil Nadu — Thursday, 16 July 2026 | ||
Temperature 30°C | Feels Like 36°C | High 38°C |
Low 29°C | Conditions Overcast | Humidity 79% |
Wind Speed 10 km/h | ||
| Hourly Outlook for Chennai — Thursday, 16 July 2026 | ||||
| Time (IST) | Temp | Conditions | Rain | Wind |
| 00:00 | 30°C | Overcast | 0% | 10 km/h |
| 02:00 | 29°C | Overcast | 0% | 12 km/h |
| 04:00 | 29°C | Overcast | 0% | 12 km/h |
| 06:00 | 29°C | Overcast | 0% | 8 km/h |
| 08:00 | 32°C | Partly cloudy | 0% | 14 km/h |
| 10:00 | 35°C | Overcast | 0% | 13 km/h |
| 12:00 | 37°C | Overcast | 6% | 9 km/h |
| 14:00 | 37°C | Overcast | 25% | 3 km/h |
Chennai, Tamil Nadu Weather Live Tracker Map on Windy
The day begins with a temperature of 30°C under overcast conditions, gradually climbing through the morning. By 8 AM, temperatures will be around 32°C and partly cloudy, before returning to overcast skies and reaching 35°C by 10 AM. The highest temperatures of 37°C are anticipated between 12 PM and 2 PM. Wind speeds will be moderate, averaging between 10 km/h and 14 km/h, reaching a maximum of 14 km/h in the early morning hours. Residents are advised to prepare for a persistently muggy day, with the peak of the heat and a slight chance of isolated showers occurring in the early afternoon.
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