Climate Insights for Chinna Salem

The climate in Chinna Salem is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1128mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 190mm of rainfall. Chinna Salem is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Chinna Salem sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 36°C. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 23°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Chinna Salem is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1128mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 94mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 190mm of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 5mm. That's 185mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Chinna Salem is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Chinna Salem, which began on June 21, 2026. Chinna Salem is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in April at around 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 19°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (8 days from now).

The best time to visit Chinna Salem is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 20mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 36°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chinna Salem based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.