What is the current water temperature in Chennai?

As of now, in Chennai, the water temperature is 27.2°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.

81.0

°F

December 6, 18:01

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

81.0°F

Tomorrow:

80.9°F

Sunrise:

06:18

Sunset:

17:41

Day Length:

11 h. 23 min.

Chennai in December

Minimum:

78.7°F

Average:

80.0°F

Maximum:

81.1°F

Sea water temperature in Chennai today

As of now, in Chennai, the water temperature is 81.0°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.7°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 considerably 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 82.4°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 81.0°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 80.8°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
Nov 22	83.0°F	82.9°F	82.8°F
Nov 23	82.9°F	82.8°F	82.8°F
Nov 24	82.8°F	82.8°F	82.7°F
Nov 25	82.7°F	82.8°F	82.7°F
Nov 26	82.5°F	82.6°F	82.5°F
Nov 27	82.3°F	82.4°F	82.4°F
Nov 28	82.2°F	82.2°F	82.3°F
Nov 29	82.1°F	82.1°F	82.2°F
Nov 30	82.0°F	82.0°F	82.0°F
Dec 1	81.8°F	81.8°F	81.9°F
Dec 2	81.6°F	81.6°F	81.8°F
Dec 3	81.4°F	81.7°F	81.7°F
Dec 4	81.2°F	81.6°F	81.7°F
Dec 5	81.0°F	81.8°F	81.6°F
Dec 6	81.0°F	82.1°F	81.6°F
Dec 7	80.9°F	82.4°F	81.6°F
Dec 8	80.9°F	82.7°F	81.6°F
Dec 9	80.9°F	83.0°F	81.6°F
Dec 10	80.9°F	82.8°F	81.6°F
Dec 11	80.8°F	82.5°F	81.4°F
Dec 12	80.7°F	82.2°F	81.4°F
Dec 13	80.6°F	81.9°F	81.3°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 80.8°F in Winter, 84.1°F in Spring, 84.1°F in Summer, and 84.3°F in Autumn.