- WinterDec–Feb21°31°
- December22°29°
- January21°30°
- February22°32°
- SpringMar–May26°36°
- March24°34°
- April26°36°
- May28°38°
- SummerJun–Aug26°36°
- June27°38°
- July26°36°
- August26°35°
- AutumnSep–Nov24°33°
- September25°34°
- October24°33°
- November23°31°
Ambattur, Tamil Nadu Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Ambattur, Tamil Nadu gets 1368 mm of precipitation a year over about 83 rainy days. May is the warmest month (average high 38°C) and January the coldest (average low 21°C).
Ambattur climate at a glance
Ambattur, Tamil Nadu has hot summers and hot winters. Daytime highs range from about 30°C in December to 38°C in May. November is usually the wettest month.
How much rain does Ambattur get?
Ambattur gets 1368 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 83 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 70% of India.
November is the wettest month, with 364 mm. February is the driest, with 14 mm. November has the most rainy days, about 14.
Ambattur weather by month
Ambattur weather in January
In January, Ambattur averages a high of 30°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 17 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 53% of daylight hours. The January record high is 35°C (1998) and the record low is 12°C (2002).
Ambattur weather in February
In February, Ambattur averages a high of 32°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 14 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 66% of daylight hours. The February record high is 38°C (1981) and the record low is 15°C (1974).
Ambattur weather in March
In March, Ambattur averages a high of 34°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 23 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 64% of daylight hours. The March record high is 41°C (2021) and the record low is 18°C (1989).
Ambattur weather in April
In April, Ambattur averages a high of 36°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 27 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 60% of daylight hours. The April record high is 43°C (2006) and the record low is 20°C (1985).
Ambattur weather in May
In May, Ambattur averages a high of 38°C and a low of 28°C. It gets 46 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 40% of daylight hours. The May record high is 44°C (2003) and the record low is 22°C (1996).
Ambattur weather in June
In June, Ambattur averages a high of 38°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 55 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 19% of daylight hours. The June record high is 43°C (2012) and the record low is 20°C (1983).
Ambattur weather in July
In July, Ambattur averages a high of 36°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 107 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 13% of daylight hours. The July record high is 41°C (2015) and the record low is 21°C (1985).
Ambattur weather in August
In August, Ambattur averages a high of 35°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 137 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. The sun is out about 16% of daylight hours. The August record high is 39°C (2018) and the record low is 20°C (1983).
Ambattur weather in September
In September, Ambattur averages a high of 34°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 123 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 19% of daylight hours. The September record high is 39°C (2024) and the record low is 21°C (1990).
Ambattur weather in October
In October, Ambattur averages a high of 33°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 279 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. The sun is out about 34% of daylight hours. The October record high is 40°C (1977) and the record low is 20°C (2000).
Ambattur weather in November
In November, Ambattur averages a high of 31°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 364 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. The sun is out about 23% of daylight hours. The November record high is 38°C (1992) and the record low is 17°C (2012).
Ambattur weather in December
In December, Ambattur averages a high of 29°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 177 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 38% of daylight hours. The December record high is 33°C (2010) and the record low is 17°C (1981).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Ambattur
February is the sunniest month in Ambattur, with sunshine about 66% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 13%. Over the year the sun shines about 37% of daylight hours. Ambattur is cloudier than 74% of India.
Humidity peaks in November at 84% and is lowest in June at 72%.
Ambattur has about 192 days a year above 32°C. Ambattur is hotter than 94% of India.
Ambattur weather records
The hottest temperature on record at the Ambattur station is 44°C, on May 29, 2003. The coldest is 12°C, on January 7, 2002.
The wettest day on record brought 345 mm of rain, on December 2, 2015.
26 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
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Winter (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 30°C and lows near 21°C.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 36°C and lows near 26°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 36°C and lows near 26°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 33°C and lows near 24°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Sunshine | Sea temp | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17 mm | 2 | 77% | 53% | -3° | 35° | 12° |
| February | 14 mm | 1 | 74% | 66% | -2° | 38° | 15° |
| March | 23 mm | 1 | 76% | 64% | -2° | 41° | 18° |
| April | 27 mm | 2 | 77% | 60% | -1° | 43° | 20° |
| May | 46 mm | 3 | 76% | 40% | -1° | 44° | 22° |
| June | 55 mm | 6 | 72% | 19% | -1° | 43° | 20° |
| July | 107 mm | 10 | 74% | 13% | -2° | 41° | 21° |
| August | 137 mm | 12 | 76% | 16% | -2° | 39° | 20° |
| September | 123 mm | 10 | 78% | 19% | -2° | 39° | 21° |
| October | 279 mm | 13 | 80% | 34% | -1° | 40° | 20° |
| November | 364 mm | 14 | 84% | 23% | -2° | 38° | 17° |
| December | 177 mm | 8 | 80% | 38% | -3° | 33° | 17° |
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Ambattur climate questions
How much rain does Ambattur get?
Ambattur gets 1368 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 83 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Ambattur?
November is the wettest month in Ambattur, with 364 mm. February is the driest, with 14 mm.
How many rainy days does Ambattur have a year?
Ambattur has about 83 days with measurable rain in an average year. November has the most, about 14.
What is the hottest month in Ambattur?
May is the warmest month in Ambattur, with an average high of 38°C.
What is the coldest month in Ambattur?
January is the coldest month in Ambattur, with an average low of 21°C.
What is the record high temperature in Ambattur?
The record high at the Ambattur station is 44°C, set on May 29, 2003. The record low is 12°C, on January 7, 2002.
What is the sunniest month in Ambattur?
February is the sunniest month in Ambattur, with sunshine about 66% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.
Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station MADRAS/MINAMBAKKAM (11 km away).
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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station MADRAS/MINAMBAKKAM.