November weather forecast
Chennai, India

November comes with an intense immersion in the rainy season in Chennai, symbolized with an impressive 213mm (8.39") rain. The dip in daylight hours is marginally offset by the just adequate sunshine, assuring well-lit days. The evident chill in the air hints at the approaching winter, though without any significant deviation in temperature or wind movement from the previous month. Across the spectrum of Chennai's climate, November’s weather features prominently as a transition from monsoon to winter. In its embrace of recurring showers and persistent cloud cover, November offers an undeniable charm to Chennai's weather.

Temperature

In the transition from October to November, Chennai reports an average high-temperature of a warm 28.8°C (83.8°F), indicating a close resemblance to the prior month. Chennai registers an average low-temperature of 25.5°C (77.9°F) throughout November, a modest decrease from its daytime highs.

Heat index

November's heat index is evaluated at a hot 33°C (91.4°F). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Do note, being directly under sun rays can amplify the heat you feel, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 76%, November is the most humid month in Chennai, India.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is November, when the rain falls for 18.4 days and typically aggregates up to 213mm (8.39") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In November, the average sea temperature in Chennai is 28.3°C (82.9°F).
Note: Surface water temperatures ranging from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are considered superb and highly pleasant for water activities over extended periods.

Daylight

The average length of the day in November is 11h and 32min.
On the first day of November in Chennai, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 5:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:40 pm IST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Chennai are November and December, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.

UV index

In November, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 7 in November, converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Heads up! The reflection of sand and water notably intensifies UV rays from the Sun.