Chennai Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Wednesday, 05 August 2026: Expect Light Drizzle and Afternoon Thunderstorms, High of 34°C
Chennai weather on Wednesday, 05 August 2026, will be characterised by high humidity and intermittent light drizzle. A significant chance of thunderstorms is predicted for the afternoon. The high temperature will reach 34°C, with a low of 26°C and a 'feels like' temperature of 29°C.
Chennai residents can expect a generally humid day with light drizzle expected throughout Wednesday, 05 August 2026. The current temperature stands at 25°C, with a 'feels like' temperature of 29°C due to the high humidity of 93%. The day's high temperature is forecast to reach 34°C, while the low will be around 26°C. Mumbai Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Wednesday, 05 August 2026: Expect Moderate Drizzle and High Humidity, High of 29°C.
| Current Weather in Chennai, Tamil Nadu — Wednesday, 05 August 2026 | ||
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Temperature
25°C |
Feels Like
29°C |
High
34°C |
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Low
26°C |
Conditions
Light drizzle |
Humidity
93% |
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Wind Speed
18 km/h |
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| Hourly Outlook for Chennai — Wednesday, 05 August 2026 | ||||
| Time (IST) | Temp | Conditions | Rain | Wind |
| 00:00 | 25°C | Light drizzle | 80% | 17 km/h |
| 02:00 | 25°C | Light drizzle | 71% | 16 km/h |
| 04:00 | 26°C | Partly cloudy | 42% | 13 km/h |
| 06:00 | 26°C | Mainly clear | 22% | 12 km/h |
| 08:00 | 29°C | Mainly clear | 14% | 11 km/h |
| 10:00 | 32°C | Partly cloudy | 3% | 11 km/h |
| 12:00 | 34°C | Partly cloudy | 22% | 13 km/h |
| 14:00 | 31°C | Thunderstorm | 65% | 8 km/h |
Chennai, Tamil Nadu Weather Live Tracker Map on Windy
The hourly outlook indicates intermittent rain, with a significant chance of thunderstorms developing around 14:00. Early morning hours will see light drizzle and rain probabilities around 80%, gradually clearing to partly cloudy conditions by 04:00 and mainly clear skies by 06:00. However, the chance of rain increases again as the day progresses, with a 65% probability during the potential thunderstorm period in the afternoon. Wind speeds will be moderate, averaging around 18 km/h, but could gust up to a maximum of 22 km/h.
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