Also question is, what kind of climate does Chennai have and why?
Climate. Chennai features a tropical wet and dry climate. Chennai lies on the thermal equator and is also coastal, which prevents extreme variation in seasonal temperature. For most of the year, the weather is hot and humid.
Furthermore, what are the seasons in Chennai? Due to its location near equator, Chennai experiences hot and humid all the three major seasons – summers, winters and monsoons – of the year. Thankfully, due to its vicinity to the coastal area, it does not experience extreme variations in seasonal temperature.
Thereof, why coastal areas have moderate climate?
Coastal areas have moderate temperature because the land absorbs and radiates heat much faster than sea. So, during the day cool air from sea rush towards the land and during night cool air from the land rush towards sea.
How is the climate of Tamil Nadu?
Mainly tropical, the climate of Tamil Nadu is known for its warm and humid summers and moderate summers. Temperatures have known to rise almost as high as 40 ° C.
