St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica, Chennai
St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica is a Catholic cathedral, minor basilica, and national shrine in Chennai. This Gothic Revival building, which features Gothic architecture, was established in 1893 and is dedicated to Thomas the Apostle. It is one of the 120 sights of India on this site and is the 83rd most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The cathedral is located at 38, Santhome High Road, Mylapore. It is 13 km from Chennai International Airport and 1,761 km from New Delhi. Visitors can combine a trip to the basilica with a visit to Fort St. George, which is 5.2 km away. The site is open daily from 06:00 to 21:00.
January, February, and March are the driest months, with rainfall between 10 mm and 31 mm and daily highs between 27 °C and 31 °C. From May to September, the weather is warmer, with daily highs between 32 °C and 34 °C. Rainfall increases during these months, such as 63 mm in June and 133 mm in September. The highest rainfall is recorded from October to December, when monthly totals reach 6,554 mm.
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 | 122 | 133 | 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.
