, 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.
(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.
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).
. In January 1970, the temperature dropped to -2.7 °C (27 °F); more recently, in January 2013, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F).
, 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.
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.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
14.4 °C, with a minimum of
5.8 °C and a maximum of
23 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
11.5 mm, 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 of
2.7 kph.
February is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
16.7 °C, with a minimum of
8.1 °C and a maximum of
25.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, 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 of
3.3 kph.
March is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
20.2 °C, with a minimum of
12.3 °C and a maximum of
28.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, 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 of
4.7 kph.
April is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
22.8 °C, with a minimum of
16.3 °C and a maximum of
29.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
155 mm, 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 of
4.6 kph.
May is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
24.4 °C, with a minimum of
19.3 °C and a maximum of
29.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
175 mm, 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 of
4.2 kph.
June is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26 °C, with a minimum of
21.9 °C and a maximum of
30 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
220 mm, 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 of
4.3 kph.
July is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.2 °C, with a minimum of
22.5 °C and a maximum of
29.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
230 mm, 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 of
3.7 kph.
August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.2 °C, with a minimum of
22.4 °C and a maximum of
30.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
185 mm, 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 of
3.7 kph.
September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25.7 °C, with a minimum of
21.4 °C and a maximum of
30 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
18.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
155 mm, 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 of
3.3 kph.
October is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
23.6 °C, with a minimum of
18.1 °C and a maximum of
29.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
120 mm, 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 of
2.1 kph.
November is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
19.2 °C, with a minimum of
11.6 °C and a maximum of
26.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, 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 of
1.8 kph.
December is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
15.1 °C, with a minimum of
6.9 °C and a maximum of
23.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, 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 of
1.8 kph.