Chennai Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Thursday, 20 August 2026: Expect High Humidity and Overnight Rain, High of 36°C
Chennai's weather on Thursday, 20 August 2026, will be characterized by high humidity and significant overnight rain chances. The day's temperature will peak at 36°C, with the feels-like temperature reaching 31°C and humidity at 85%. Residents should anticipate drizzle in the early morning hours.
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, will experience a partly cloudy day on Thursday, 20 August 2026, marked by persistent humidity and a significant chance of overnight rain. The current temperature is 27°C, feeling like 31°C, with humidity at a substantial 85% and winds at 13 km/h. Overnight, the city can expect rain probabilities to be as high as 66% around midnight, dropping to moderate drizzle between 02:00 and 04:00 as temperatures hover around 26°C.
| Current Weather in Chennai, Tamil Nadu — Thursday, 20 August 2026 | ||
Temperature 27°C | Feels Like 31°C | High 36°C |
Low 26°C | Conditions Partly cloudy | Humidity 85% |
Wind Speed 13 km/h | ||
| Hourly Outlook for Chennai — Thursday, 20 August 2026 | ||||
| Time (IST) | Temp | Conditions | Rain | Wind |
| 00:00 | 27°C | Partly cloudy | 66% | 14 km/h |
| 02:00 | 26°C | Moderate drizzle | 59% | 10 km/h |
| 04:00 | 26°C | Light drizzle | 54% | 8 km/h |
| 06:00 | 26°C | Overcast | 42% | 8 km/h |
| 08:00 | 29°C | Overcast | 24% | 7 km/h |
| 10:00 | 32°C | Overcast | 8% | 10 km/h |
| 12:00 | 35°C | Overcast | 6% | 10 km/h |
| 14:00 | 35°C | Overcast | 20% | 5 km/h |
Chennai, Tamil Nadu Weather Live Tracker Map on Windy
As the day progresses towards its peak, the high temperature will reach 36°C by the afternoon, with overcast conditions expected from around 08:00 onwards. While the chance of rain diminishes significantly by midday, a slight increase to 20% is forecast for 14:00. Residents should be prepared for the muggy atmosphere throughout the day, with a maximum wind speed of 16 km/h possible.
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