Chennai Weather Forecast: IMD Predicts Light Rainfall; Know About Temperatures, Humidity, AQI And More

Chennai: The city woke up at 05: 47 AM and the Sun is likely to set at 6: 25 PM on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Today, the minimum and maximum temperatures are likely to be around 30 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius, respectively. The humidity is expected to be around 76 per cent and the wind is expected to blow steadily from the South at 19 km/h.

Rainfall is predicted in these regions of Tamil Nadu

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), due to the influence of a cyclonic circulation light to moderate rainfall is predicted in many parts of Tamil Nadu. meanwhile, the temperatures are also likely to fall by 2-3 degrees Celsius. The rainfall is predicted in Ramanathapuram, Pudukkottai, Thanjavur, Tenkasi, Puducherry, Karaikal, Thirunelveli, and Kanniyakumari districts of Tamil Nadu.

The rainfall is expected to occur till May 5 and the intensity of rainfall is likely to increase in upcoming days. The weather department said that it can lead to situations like slippery roads and traffic congestion in some regions. Meanwhile, light rainfall is predicted in Chennai on May 6.

What is humidity?

Humidity refers to the amount of water vapor present in the air. It's usually expressed as relative humidity (RH) — a percentage showing how close the air is to being fully saturated with moisture. For example, 70 per cent RH means the air contains 70 per cent of the moisture it could hold at that temperature.

Weather forecast for May 5

The city is likely to wake up at 05: 47 AM with Sunny weather and the Sun is likely to set at 6:25 PM on Monday, May 5, 2025. The minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to be around 31 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius, respectively. The wind is expected to blow steadily from the South at 24 km/h. The humidity is likely to be around 75 per cent.