What is the current water temperature in Chennai?

As of now, in Chennai, the water temperature is 26.06°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.

78.9

°F

December 31, 02:43

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

79.0°F

Tomorrow:

78.8°F

Sunrise:

06:31

Sunset:

17:53

Day Length:

11 h. 22 min.

Chennai in January

Minimum:

79.2°F

Average:

80.2°F

Maximum:

82.1°F

Sea water temperature in Chennai today

As of now, in Chennai, the water temperature is 78.9°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.4°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 is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 81.8°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 79.2°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 78.8°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 1	78.8°F	80.3°F	80.2°F
Jan 2	78.8°F	80.7°F	80.2°F
Jan 3	78.9°F	80.3°F	80.3°F
Jan 4	78.8°F	80.2°F	80.2°F
Jan 5	78.8°F	80.5°F	80.2°F
Jan 6	78.7°F	79.8°F	80.1°F
Jan 7	78.7°F	80.0°F	80.1°F
Dec 17	79.6°F	80.9°F	80.9°F
Dec 18	79.9°F	80.8°F	80.7°F
Dec 19	79.5°F	80.5°F	80.6°F
Dec 20	79.2°F	80.5°F	80.4°F
Dec 21	79.1°F	80.4°F	80.4°F
Dec 22	79.5°F	80.4°F	80.4°F
Dec 23	79.2°F	80.2°F	80.3°F
Dec 24	79.1°F	80.6°F	80.3°F
Dec 25	79.0°F	80.4°F	80.3°F
Dec 26	79.1°F	80.2°F	80.3°F
Dec 27	79.2°F	81.1°F	80.4°F
Dec 28	78.9°F	80.3°F	80.3°F
Dec 29	78.9°F	80.7°F	80.3°F
Dec 30	79.0°F	80.5°F	80.4°F
Dec 31	78.9°F	80.4°F	80.3°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 80.7°F in Winter, 84.1°F in Spring, 84.1°F in Summer, and 84.3°F in Autumn.