Imphal, Manipur Weather by Month and Climate Averages

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).

Imphal climate at a glance

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.

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. The sun is out about 69% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 70% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 67% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 60% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 43% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 12% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 7% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 8% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 15% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 38% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 55% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 60% of daylight hours. 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 sunshine about 70% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 7%. Over the year the sun shines about 42% of daylight hours. 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

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 on record brought 271 mm of rain, 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

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January9.1 mm276%69%29°-1°
February26 mm369%70%36°
March40 mm464%67%35°
April79 mm964%60%38°
May109 mm1176%43%36°11°
June126 mm1384%12%36°16°
July148 mm1686%7%39°18°
August142 mm1488%8%39°17°
September132 mm1285%15%39°17°
October84 mm885%38%38°
November21 mm380%55%33°
December12 mm181%60%31°-1°

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?

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 sunshine about 70% of daylight hours. 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.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station IMPHAL (16 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station IMPHAL.