Will it rain in Chennai today?

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34° / 25° High / Low (°C)
95% Humidity
37% Rain probability
Thunderstorm Condition
~5h Rain duration

In Chennai on 21 Jun 2026, rain is expected: 37% chance, up to 10.4 mm forecast (source: Open-Meteo).

A thunderstorm is expected today for around 5 hours — 37% probability, up to 10.4mm forecast. An umbrella is the right call.

Chennai's primary rain comes from the northeast monsoon October–December, making it unusual among Indian cities where the southwest monsoon dominates. Cyclones forming in the Bay of Bengal are a real risk October–November and can bring extreme rainfall in short windows. The southwest monsoon (June–September) passes mostly to the west, leaving Chennai relatively dry.