Chennai Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Wednesday, 24 June 2026: Overcast Skies With Afternoon Thunderstorm Risk, High of 36°C
Chennai weather today, Wednesday, 24 June 2026, will be largely overcast with a peak temperature of 36°C. Humidity will be high at 84%, and there is a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Residents should be aware of the feels-like temperature reaching 33°C and moderate wind speeds.
Chennai residents can expect an overcast day on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, with temperatures peaking at a high of 36°C. The current temperature is 28°C, but it will feel warmer, reaching up to 33°C, with a significant humidity level of 84%. While the morning hours will be predominantly cloudy with a low chance of rain, the afternoon brings a risk of thunderstorms, particularly around 2 PM. Wind speeds will remain moderate, with a maximum of 15 km/h.
| Current Weather in Chennai, Tamil Nadu — Wednesday, 24 June 2026 | ||
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Temperature
28°C |
Feels Like
33°C |
High
36°C |
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Low
28°C |
Conditions
Overcast |
Humidity
84% |
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Wind Speed
10 km/h |
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| Hourly Outlook for Chennai — Wednesday, 24 June 2026 | ||||
| Time (IST) | Temp | Conditions | Rain | Wind |
| 00:00 | 28°C | Overcast | 33% | 10 km/h |
| 02:00 | 27°C | Overcast | 35% | 11 km/h |
| 04:00 | 28°C | Partly cloudy | 15% | 10 km/h |
| 06:00 | 28°C | Partly cloudy | 2% | 11 km/h |
| 08:00 | 30°C | Overcast | 0% | 11 km/h |
| 10:00 | 33°C | Partly cloudy | 0% | 12 km/h |
| 12:00 | 35°C | Partly cloudy | 6% | 15 km/h |
| 14:00 | 35°C | Thunderstorm | 20% | 11 km/h |
Chennai, Tamil Nadu Weather Live Tracker Map on Windy
The day begins with overcast conditions and a 33% chance of rain around midnight, dropping to 35% in the early hours. By 8 AM, clouds persist but the chance of precipitation is zero. As the day warms up, partly cloudy skies are forecast until midday, with a slight increase in rain chances to 6% around noon. The real shift comes at 2 PM when a 20% chance of thunderstorms is predicted, accompanied by winds of 11 km/h. Overall, residents should prepare for a humid and potentially stormy afternoon despite a generally overcast sky throughout the day.
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