Chennai Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Thursday, 22 October 2026: Expect Light Drizzle and Thunderstorms, High of 29°C
Chennai's weather on Thursday, 22 October 2026, will be dominated by light drizzle and high humidity, with a 'feels like' temperature reaching 32°C. Expect a 100% chance of rain throughout the day, with potential thunderstorms developing around 10 AM. The day's high temperature is predicted to be 29°C, with lows around 25°C.
Chennai residents can expect a day marked by light drizzle and high humidity on Thursday, 22 October 2026, as the Northeast Monsoon continues its active spell. The current temperature is a mild 26°C, but with humidity soaring to 95%, the "feels like" temperature will reach a muggy 32°C. Early morning hours will see consistent light drizzle, with rain chances at 97% at midnight and slightly increasing to 98% by 2 AM. Conditions will remain overcast with a high chance of rain until around 8 AM when the sky may break into partly cloudy conditions, though rain chances will remain high at 80%.
| Current Weather in Chennai, Tamil Nadu — Thursday, 22 October 2026 | ||
Temperature 26°C | Feels Like 32°C | High 29°C |
Low 25°C | Conditions Light drizzle | Humidity 95% |
Wind Speed 3 km/h | ||
| Hourly Outlook for Chennai — Thursday, 22 October 2026 | ||||
| Time (IST) | Temp | Conditions | Rain | Wind |
| 00:00 | 26°C | Light drizzle | 97% | 3 km/h |
| 02:00 | 25°C | Slight rain showers | 98% | 5 km/h |
| 04:00 | 24°C | Slight rain showers | 93% | 5 km/h |
| 06:00 | 25°C | Overcast | 86% | 6 km/h |
| 08:00 | 27°C | Partly cloudy | 80% | 6 km/h |
| 10:00 | 26°C | Thunderstorm | 88% | 8 km/h |
| 12:00 | 27°C | Moderate drizzle | 93% | 8 km/h |
| 14:00 | 28°C | Overcast | 90% | 11 km/h |
Chennai, Tamil Nadu Weather Live Tracker Map on Windy
The day's high temperature is forecast to peak at 29°C, while the low will be around 25°C. A notable shift occurs around 10 AM with the possibility of thunderstorms, accompanied by an 88% chance of rain and increasing winds. By midday, moderate drizzle is expected, persisting through the afternoon with overcast skies and a 90% chance of rain at 2 PM. The maximum wind speed throughout the day is expected to be around 14 km/h, with a 100% chance of rain overall for the day.
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