Chennai Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Tuesday, 18 August 2026: Moderate Rain Showers Expected, High of 35°C
Get the latest Chennai weather update for Tuesday, 18 August 2026. Expect moderate rain showers and high humidity throughout the day, with temperatures reaching a peak of 35°C. Conditions will feel warmer, with humidity at 90% and a feels-like temperature of 33°C.
Chennai residents can expect moderate rain showers throughout Tuesday, 18 August 2026, with a peak high temperature of 35°C. While the day begins with a cooler 28°C, showers will be prevalent in the early hours, starting from midnight with a 71% chance of rain. By 8 AM, conditions will shift to partly cloudy, but the humidity remains high at 90%, making the perceived temperature feel like 33°C.
| Current Weather in Chennai, Tamil Nadu — Tuesday, 18 August 2026 | ||
Temperature 28°C | Feels Like 33°C | High 35°C |
Low 28°C | Conditions Moderate rain showers | Humidity 90% |
Wind Speed 13 km/h | ||
| Hourly Outlook for Chennai — Tuesday, 18 August 2026 | ||||
| Time (IST) | Temp | Conditions | Rain | Wind |
| 00:00 | 27°C | Moderate rain showers | 71% | 10 km/h |
| 02:00 | 27°C | Light drizzle | 75% | 9 km/h |
| 04:00 | 27°C | Overcast | 38% | 8 km/h |
| 06:00 | 27°C | Overcast | 10% | 10 km/h |
| 08:00 | 30°C | Partly cloudy | 0% | 9 km/h |
| 10:00 | 33°C | Partly cloudy | 0% | 10 km/h |
| 12:00 | 35°C | Partly cloudy | 3% | 7 km/h |
| 14:00 | 35°C | Light drizzle | 16% | 8 km/h |
Chennai, Tamil Nadu Weather Live Tracker Map on Windy
The afternoon will see temperatures climb to the high of 35°C around 12 PM and 14 PM, with a slight chance of light drizzle returning. Wind speeds will remain light, averaging around 13 km/h, with a maximum of 16 km/h. The overall chance of rain for the day stands at 80%, necessitating precautions for wet conditions, especially during the initial morning hours and early afternoon.
Travellers and commuters should be prepared for potentially disruptive showers, particularly during the morning commute. While the forecast indicates intermittent rain rather than a continuous downpour, the high humidity will contribute to a muggy atmosphere throughout the day.
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