Climate Insights for Kattivākkam

Chennai, State of Tamil Nādu, India
Hottest
May
31°C peak
Coldest
January
25°C low
Wettest
May
362mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kattivākkam is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1031mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 362mm of rainfall. Kattivākkam is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 25°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 26° Average: 26° Min: 25° Feb Max: 27° Average: 27° Min: 26° Mar Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27° Apr Max: 30° Average: 29° Min: 29° May Max: 31° Average: 30° Min: 29° Jun Max: 31° Average: 29° Min: 28° Jul Max: 30° Average: 29° Min: 28° Aug Max: 30° Average: 29° Min: 28° Sep Max: 30° Average: 29° Min: 28° Oct Max: 29° Average: 29° Min: 28° Nov Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Dec Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25°
Max
Average
Min

Kattivākkam has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 9mm Feb Precipitation: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 1mm May Precipitation: 362mm Jun Precipitation: 130mm Jul Precipitation: 104mm Aug Precipitation: 59mm Sep Precipitation: 84mm Oct Precipitation: 54mm Nov Precipitation: 33mm Dec Precipitation: 194mm
Precipitation

Kattivākkam is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1031mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 86mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 362mm of rainfall. December and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0mm. That's 362mm less than May, 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 4km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 5km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Kattivākkam is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

64 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Kattivākkam, which began on June 21, 2026. Kattivākkam 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 May at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 25°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 64 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 27 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 363mm across the season with a monthly average of 121mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 28 to 31°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 292mm for the season, averaging 97mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 26 to 30°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 171mm for the season, averaging 57mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 25 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 204mm for the season, averaging 68mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kattivākkam 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
25 °C
26 °C
4 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Feb
26 °C
27 °C
4 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Mar
27 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Apr
29 °C
30 °C
7 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
May
29 °C
31 °C
6 km/h
362 mm
0 cm
Jun
28 °C
31 °C
5 km/h
130 mm
0 cm
Jul Current
28 °C
30 °C
5 km/h
104 mm
0 cm
Aug
28 °C
30 °C
5 km/h
59 mm
0 cm
Sep
28 °C
30 °C
5 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Oct
28 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
Nov
26 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Dec
25 °C
27 °C
6 km/h
194 mm
0 cm
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