Climate - Imphal (Manipur)

The climate of Imphal is subtropical, tempered by altitude, with mild, dry winters from November to February and a long, hot and rainy period from April to October. The mountains partially block the summer monsoon, which is not as intense as in the states of Meghalaya and Tripura.
The city is located in the north-east of India, in the small state of Manipur (which borders Burma to the east), at almost 25 degrees north latitude and in a valley at 780 meters (2,560 feet) above sea level. South of the city is the Keibul Lamjao National Park, which is home to Lake Loktak. To the north is Mount Laikot, 2,547 meters (8,356 feet) high, which belongs to the Naga Hills.
Since we are outside of the Indian continental mass, the warming from March to May is reduced, also because the rains begin earlier. As a result, daytime temperatures are very similar from April to October. However, the records were recorded from late April to early June here as well. In late May 2009 and in early June 1979, the temperature reached 35.6 °C (96 °F).
From mid-November to mid-March, also due to the altitude, nights are often cold. In January 1970, the temperature dropped to -2.7 °C (27 °F); more recently, in January 2013, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F).



Imphal is in the path of tropical cyclones, which come from the Bay of Bengal, usually from mid-April to early December. In general, they are most intense either at the beginning and the end of the period, that is, in May-June and October-November. Since we are far from the coast, the city is not hit by cyclones at full strength, however, they can bring heavy rainfall.

Best Time

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The best time to visit Imphal is from November to February, since it is the dry season. You can also choose the month of March, in which the night temperatures are higher, and the rains are a little more frequent but are still quite rare.

Imphal - Climate data

In Imphal, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 14.4 °C (58.0 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 26.2 °C (79.2 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Imphal, precipitation amounts to 1435 millimeters (56.5 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 12 mm (0.5 in) in the driest month (January) to 230 mm (9.1 in) in the wettest one (July). Here is the average precipitation.
In Imphal, there are on average around 2430 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Imphal - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Imphal is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 14.4 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 5.8 °C (42.5 °F) and a maximum of 23 °C (73.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (36 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 12 mm (0.5 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 80% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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In February, the weather in Imphal is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 16.7 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 8.1 °C (46.5 °F) and a maximum of 25.3 °C (77.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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In March, the weather in Imphal is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 20.2 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 12.3 °C (54.1 °F) and a maximum of 28.2 °C (82.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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In April, the weather in Imphal is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 22.8 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 16.3 °C (61.4 °F) and a maximum of 29.2 °C (84.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 155 mm (6.1 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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In May, the weather in Imphal is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 24.4 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 19.3 °C (66.8 °F) and a maximum of 29.6 °C (85.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 175 mm (6.9 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).

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In June, the weather in Imphal is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.0 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 21.9 °C (71.4 °F) and a maximum of 30 °C (86 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 220 mm (8.7 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 31% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).

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In July, the weather in Imphal is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.2 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F) and a maximum of 29.9 °C (85.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 230 mm (9.1 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 26% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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In August, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Imphal is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.2 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 22.4 °C (72.2 °F) and a maximum of 30.1 °C (86.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 185 mm (7.3 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 33% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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In September, the weather in Imphal is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.7 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 21.4 °C (70.5 °F) and a maximum of 30 °C (86.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 155 mm (6.1 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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In October, the weather in Imphal is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 23.6 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 18.1 °C (64.5 °F) and a maximum of 29.1 °C (84.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).

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In November, the weather in Imphal is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 19.2 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 11.6 °C (52.9 °F) and a maximum of 26.7 °C (80 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (85.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).

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In December, the weather in Imphal is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 15.1 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 6.9 °C (44.4 °F) and a maximum of 23.4 °C (74 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (80 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 83% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).