Fort St. George
Fort St. George is a fort and building in Chennai that serves as the official residence for the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. It was commissioned by the East India Company and is operated by the Government of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the 120 sights of India listed on this site and is ranked 92 in popularity based on English Wikipedia lookups.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between January and March, when daily highs range from 27 °C to 31 °C and rainfall is minimal. From April to September, temperatures remain high, with daily highs between 32 °C and 34 °C, and rainfall increases through the summer months. October, November, and December see the highest amounts of rain, with monthly totals reaching 6,554 mm.
Visitors can reach the site via Chennai International Airport (MAA), which is 16 km away. The fort is located 1,756 km from New Delhi. While visiting, you can also see the St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica, Chennai, which is 5.2 km away. The site is open from 10:00 to 17:00, but it is closed on Fridays.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 34 °C. The wettest is October, with about 6,554 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 27 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 27 |
| Average low, °C | 22 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| Rainfall, mm | 31 | 21 | 10 | 18 | 53 | 63 | 90 | 121 | 132 | 6,554 | 6,554 | 6,554 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
