Avoid
Chennai in July
Tamil Nadu, India
Why July scores 1/5
Roads & Access
self drive: Hatchback fine. road condition: Good NH/city roads. public transport: Train, bus, taxi. Frequent.. from nearest city: Major city/airport. Excellent connectivity.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 5/5. km: 3. has er: true. ambulance 108: true. nearest hospital: Medical college + multiple private hospitals. response time min: 10
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Excellent 4G/5G coverage.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Marina Beach wide open, Museums — bronze collection, Fort St George history, Good food everywhere
Elevation
7m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | January at Chennai: 20-29°C, the Margazhi music season in full flow. Cool mornings at Marina Beach, sabha-hopping by night for Carnatic concerts. |
| February | 5/5 | February in Chennai: 22-31°C, the Marina Beach season — dry, breezy, and Margazhi music-festival energy still lingering in the sabhas of Mylapore. |
| March | 4/5 | March in Chennai: 24–33°C, Marina walks and Fort St George still workable before mid-morning. Coastal humidity starts rising — peak is Dec–Feb, but temple and museum circuits hold up. |
| April | 1/5 | — |
| May | 1/5 | — |
| June | 1/5 | — |
| Julyviewing | 1/5 | — |
| August | 1/5 | — |
| September | 2/5 | — |
| October | 3/5 | October at Chennai: 25–32°C, northeast monsoon building. Marina breezy, heritage walks work — doable, expect sudden showers and flooded lanes. |
| November | 4/5 | November in Chennai: 23–30°C, northeast monsoon active — Marina works between showers. Temple and music-season buildup begins — peak Margazhi concerts land Dec–Jan. |
| December | 5/5 | December at Chennai: 22–30°C, Margazhi music season in full swing across the city's sabhas. Northeast monsoon tapering, Marina walkable by evening. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Major city/airport. Excellent connectivity.. Roads: Good NH/city roads. Self-drive: Hatchback fine. Public transport: Train, bus, taxi. Frequent.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
7m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
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