What is the current water temperature in Chennai?

As of now, in Chennai, the water temperature is 26.5°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Chennai

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Chennai. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

79.7

°F

January 30, 23:34

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

79.9°F

Tomorrow:

79.6°F

Sunrise:

06:36

Sunset:

18:09

Day Length:

11 h. 33 min.

Chennai in February

Minimum:

79.3°F

Average:

80.2°F

Maximum:

81.6°F

Sea water temperature in Chennai today

As of now, in Chennai, the water temperature is 79.7°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.6°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 81.5°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 79.0°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 79.8°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Chennai

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 16	80.1°F	80.0°F	80.0°F
Jan 17	79.6°F	80.2°F	80.0°F
Jan 18	79.4°F	80.1°F	79.9°F
Jan 19	79.3°F	80.6°F	79.9°F
Jan 20	79.3°F	80.6°F	80.0°F
Jan 21	79.4°F	80.9°F	79.9°F
Jan 22	79.6°F	81.0°F	80.0°F
Jan 23	79.6°F	80.9°F	79.9°F
Jan 24	79.6°F	81.0°F	80.0°F
Jan 25	79.8°F	81.2°F	80.1°F
Jan 26	79.8°F	81.2°F	80.2°F
Jan 27	80.1°F	81.3°F	80.2°F
Jan 28	80.1°F	81.7°F	80.3°F
Jan 29	79.9°F	81.6°F	80.3°F
Jan 30	79.7°F	81.5°F	80.3°F
Jan 31	79.6°F	81.1°F	80.3°F
Feb 1	79.6°F	81.0°F	80.2°F
Feb 2	79.7°F	81.6°F	80.3°F
Feb 3	79.8°F	81.8°F	80.4°F
Feb 4	79.9°F	81.7°F	80.5°F
Feb 5	79.9°F	81.8°F	80.5°F
Feb 6	80.0°F	82.2°F	80.6°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Chennai by month

In Chennai, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.

The warmest water in Chennai was recorded on May 23, 2024, reaching a 87.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 17, 2019, dipping to 78.2°F. The average readings by season are 80.8°F in Winter, 84.1°F in Spring, 84.1°F in Summer, and 84.2°F in Autumn.