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Cheap flights to Chennai
Marina Beach, towering Dravidian temples and Mahabalipuram's shore temples an hour down the coast.
- Best weather
- Jan to Feb
- Wet season
- Aug to Dec
- Warmest
- May, 37°C
- Airport
- MAA
Best time to visit Chennai
The best time to visit Chennai for the weather is from January to February, when daytime highs average 29 to 31°C (84 to 88°F) and it's mostly dry.
Chennai has a wet season from August to December, when most of the year's rain falls: about 12 rainy days in November, against about 0 rainy days in March. It's usually the quieter time to travel, which can mean cheaper fares, but expect heavy downpours.
The warmest month is May, with highs around 37°C (99°F); the coolest is December, at around 29°C (84°F) by day and 22°C (71°F) at night.
Chennai weather by month
Average daytime highs, overnight lows and rain for each month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Best | 29°C 85°F | 21°C 70°F | 1 rainy day | Dry season, warm |
| February Best | 31°C 88°F | 22°C 72°F | 1 rainy day | Dry season, hot |
| March | 33°C 91°F | 24°C 76°F | 0 rainy days | Dry season, hot |
| April | 35°C 94°F | 27°C 80°F | 1 rainy day | Dry season, hot |
| May | 37°C 99°F | 28°C 82°F | 2 rainy days | Dry season, hot |
| June | 37°C 99°F | 28°C 82°F | 5 rainy days | Dry season, hot |
| July | 35°C 96°F | 26°C 80°F | 7 rainy days | Dry season, hot |
| August | 35°C 94°F | 26°C 79°F | 9 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| September | 34°C 94°F | 26°C 78°F | 7 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| October | 32°C 90°F | 25°C 76°F | 11 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| November | 30°C 86°F | 23°C 74°F | 12 rainy days | Wet season, warm |
| December | 29°C 84°F | 22°C 71°F | 6 rainy days | Wet season, warm |
Long-term averages from Chennai (Nungambakkam; rainfall from Chennai Airport), 1991–2020. The weather on your dates will vary.
Flying to Chennai
Farepop finds fares to Chennai International Airport (MAA). These are the closest airports Farepop watches in each region, as the crow flies; with stops, the trip is longer.
| From | Closest airports |
|---|---|
| Australia | Perth 6,300 km · about 8.5 hours non-stop Adelaide 8,100 km · about 10.5 hours non-stop |
| New Zealand | Queenstown 10,900 km · about 14 hours non-stop Christchurch 11,200 km · about 14.5 hours non-stop |
| United States | Seattle 8,000 mi · about 16.5 hours non-stop Boston 8,200 mi · about 17 hours non-stop |
| Canada | Vancouver 12,700 km · about 16.5 hours non-stop Calgary 12,800 km · about 16.5 hours non-stop |
| United Kingdom | London 5,100 mi · about 11 hours non-stop East Midlands 5,200 mi · about 11 hours non-stop |
| Europe | Athens 6,200 km · about 8 hours non-stop Helsinki 6,900 km · about 9 hours non-stop |
How Farepop finds cheap flights to Chennai
Compared with the usual price
Every fare is compared with what the same route usually costs for the same trip length and dates. Around busy holidays we use quieter neighbouring months, so a peak price never passes for a saving.
At least 25% below
A deal is at least 25% below the usual price for those dates, and a good fare at least 20%. Full-service airlines selling at budget prices, and travel agents undercutting the airline, are labelled as such.
Checked twice, then again
Fares are checked again on their exact dates before you hear about them, and regularly after. Ones that no longer qualify are withdrawn.
You book direct
Farepop doesn't sell tickets. Tap a deal and book with the airline or travel site; always check the final price, baggage and conditions before you pay.
The full rules are in our savings methodology.
Chennai: questions
When is the best time to visit Chennai?
For the weather, from January to February, when daytime highs average around 30°C. These are long-term averages from Chennai (Nungambakkam; rainfall from Chennai Airport), 1991–2020.
When is the rainy season in Chennai?
Chennai's wet season runs from August to December. November is usually the wettest month, with about 12 rainy days.
Which airport do you fly into for Chennai?
Farepop finds fares to Chennai International Airport (MAA).
How can I find cheap flights to Chennai?
Be flexible with your dates and let the fares come to you. Farepop watches flights from your home airports and alerts you when a trip to Chennai costs at least 25% less than it usually does for those dates, so you can book before the fare goes.
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