Climate Insights for Imphāl

The climate in Imphāl is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 1248mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 296mm of rainfall. Imphāl is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, April, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Imphāl sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 28°C. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Imphāl is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1248mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 104mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 296mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 11mm. That's 285mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Imphāl is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Imphāl, which began on March 20, 2026. Imphāl is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in September at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 9°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Imphāl is during February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 31mm per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 9°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Imphāl based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.