Chennai: The capital city is known as the Gateway to South India, and usually experiences hot and humid weather conditions during the summer and early monsoon months. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light rainfall and cloudy skies across Tamil Nadu over the next few days. The city's weather is expected to remain warm and humid, with occasional chances of light rainfall due to the ongoing Southwest Monsoon influence.
On Friday, the capital city woke up at 05: 54 AM and the sun is likely to set at 6: 36 PM. Today, the minimum and maximum temperatures are likely to be around 28 degrees Celsius and 35 degrees Celsius, respectively. The humidity is expected to be around 71 per cent.
Today's weather
The Regional Meteorological Department (RMC) has predicted light rainfall in some districts of Tamil Nadu, including Western Ghats, Puducherry, Karaikal, Nilgiris, Tenkasi, Coimbatore, Tirunelveli, Theni, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Ariyalur, and Perambalur, until the weekend. The skies are expected to be cloudy and it will remain the same throughout the day.
Heavy rainfall is expected in the upcoming days
According to the IMD, Tamil Nadu is all set to witness heavy rainfall in upcoming days. The weather department has issued a yellow alert for numerous districts between August 2 and August 6, 2025. Heavy rainfall is likely to persist in isolated regions of Tamil Nadu.
Weather tips
If you're planning to go outdoors, it's advisable to stay hydrated and wear light, breathable clothing. Keeping an umbrella handy could help in case of sudden rain spells. It's also a good idea to avoid outdoor activities during peak afternoon hours when the heat and humidity are at their highest.
