🇮🇳 Chennai vs 🇦🇺 Sydney

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Chennai

scattered clouds

86°F

Scattered Clouds

Feels like 99°F

H 86°F / L 85°F

Humidity: 85%

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Sydney

scattered clouds

59°F

Scattered Clouds

Feels like 58°F

H 59°F / L 58°F

Humidity: 91%

Climate Overview

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Chennai

Chennai's tropical wet-and-dry climate is defined by its long Bay of Bengal coastline, which delivers the northeast monsoon from October to December — the city's primary rainy season, unusual for an Indian metro. The flat coastal plain offers little topographic relief, so microclimates are driven primarily by proximity to the sea, river corridors along the Adyar and Cooum, and dramatic variation in building density and green cover. Summer temperatures routinely exceed 40°C inland while coastal neighborhoods benefit from steady onshore sea breezes that moderate heat by 3–5°C.

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Sydney

Humid subtropical — warm summers, mild winters, year-round sunshine

Best monthsSeptember, October, November, March, April
AvoidJanuary, February (heat waves), July (coolest and grey)
Annual rain48 inches (1,217 mm)

Sydney enjoys one of the world's best climates. Summers are warm with beach weather; winters are mild enough for outdoor activities. The city is split between coastal suburbs (cooled by sea breezes) and inland western suburbs (dramatically hotter in summer).

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇮🇳 Chennai🇦🇺 Sydney
Spring

60–73°F

September–November

Summer

72–82°F

December–February

Fall

62–75°F

March–May

Winter

50–63°F

June–August

Chennai vs Sydney: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Chennai or Sydney have better weather?

Chennai and Sydney have very different climates. Chennai's tropical wet-and-dry climate is defined by its long Bay of Bengal coastline, which deliver Sydney: Humid subtropical — warm summers, mild winters, year-round sunshine. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Chennai vs Sydney?

Best time for Chennai: spring and fall. Best time for Sydney: September, October, November, March, April.

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