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Imphal, Manipur Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Imphal, Manipur?
Imphal, Manipur gets 928 mm of precipitation a year over about 96 rainy days. May is the warmest month (average high 30°C) and January the coldest (average low 5°C).
Subtropical monsoon climate
Imphal, Manipur has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 23°C in January to 30°C in September. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 25°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 7° | 24° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 16° | 29° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 22° | 30° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 17° | 29° |
How much rain does Imphal get?
Imphal gets 928 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 96 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 82% of India.
July is the wettest month, with 148 mm. January is the driest, with 9 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 16.
Imphal weather by month
Imphal weather in January
In January, Imphal averages a high of 23°C and a low of 5°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 69% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 29°C (1985) and the record low is -1°C (1985). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Imphal weather in February
In February, Imphal averages a high of 26°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 26 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 70% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 36°C (1977) and the record low is 0°C (1975). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Imphal weather in March
In March, Imphal averages a high of 28°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 40 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 67% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 35°C (1979) and the record low is 3°C (1979).
Imphal weather in April
In April, Imphal averages a high of 29°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 79 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 60% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 38°C (1978) and the record low is 9°C (1980).
Imphal weather in May
In May, Imphal averages a high of 30°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 109 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 43% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 36°C (2009) and the record low is 11°C (1974).
Imphal weather in June
In June, Imphal averages a high of 30°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 126 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 12% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 36°C (1979) and the record low is 16°C (1979).
Imphal weather in July
In July, Imphal averages a high of 30°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 148 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 7% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 39°C (2012) and the record low is 18°C (1981).
Imphal weather in August
In August, Imphal averages a high of 30°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 142 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 8% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 39°C (1984) and the record low is 17°C (1990).
Imphal weather in September
In September, Imphal averages a high of 30°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 132 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 15% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 39°C (1983) and the record low is 17°C (1998).
Imphal weather in October
In October, Imphal averages a high of 29°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 84 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 38% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 38°C (1977) and the record low is 8°C (1987).
Imphal weather in November
In November, Imphal averages a high of 27°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 21 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 33°C (1973) and the record low is 3°C (2018). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Imphal weather in December
In December, Imphal averages a high of 23°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 12 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 60% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 31°C (2014) and the record low is -1°C (1987). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Imphal
February is the sunniest month in Imphal, with estimated sunshine of 70% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 7%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 42% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Imphal is cloudier than 68% of India.
Humidity peaks in August at 88% and is lowest in March at 64%.
Imphal has about 14 days a year above 32°C. Imphal is cooler than 99% of India.
Imphal weather records
These records cover IMPHAL during 1970–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Imphal station is 39°C, on August 24, 1984. The coldest is -1°C, on January 17, 1985.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 271 mm of precipitation, on September 17, 2013.
25 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The best time to visit Imphal
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 25°C.
Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 24°C and lows near 7°C.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 29°C and lows near 16°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 30°C and lows near 22°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 29°C and lows near 17°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5° | 23° | 9.1 mm | 2 | 76% | 69% | 29° | -1° |
| February | 8° | 26° | 26 mm | 3 | 69% | 70% | 36° | 0° |
| March | 12° | 28° | 40 mm | 4 | 64% | 67% | 35° | 3° |
| April | 16° | 29° | 79 mm | 9 | 64% | 60% | 38° | 9° |
| May | 19° | 30° | 109 mm | 11 | 76% | 43% | 36° | 11° |
| June | 22° | 30° | 126 mm | 13 | 84% | 12% | 36° | 16° |
| July | 22° | 30° | 148 mm | 16 | 86% | 7% | 39° | 18° |
| August | 22° | 30° | 142 mm | 14 | 88% | 8% | 39° | 17° |
| September | 21° | 30° | 132 mm | 12 | 85% | 15% | 39° | 17° |
| October | 18° | 29° | 84 mm | 8 | 85% | 38% | 38° | 8° |
| November | 12° | 27° | 21 mm | 3 | 80% | 55% | 33° | 3° |
| December | 7° | 23° | 12 mm | 1 | 81% | 60% | 31° | -1° |
Station: IMPHAL, 16 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2025; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Imphal climate questions
How much rain does Imphal get?
Imphal gets 928 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 96 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Imphal?
July is the wettest month in Imphal, with 148 mm. January is the driest, with 9 mm.
How many rainy days does Imphal have a year?
Imphal has about 96 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 16.
What is the hottest month in Imphal?
May is the warmest month in Imphal, with an average high of 30°C.
What is the coldest month in Imphal?
January is the coldest month in Imphal, with an average low of 5°C.
What is the record high temperature in Imphal?
Within the available 1970–2025 station history, the record high at the Imphal station is 39°C, set on August 24, 1984. The record low is -1°C, on January 17, 1985.
What is the sunniest month in Imphal?
February is the sunniest month in Imphal, with estimated sunshine of 70% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Imphal?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 25°C.