AI-generatedImphal at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,030 h
- Rain a year
- 2,030 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 784 m
Climate in Imphal
Imphal has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 23 °C. With around 2,030 hours of sunshine a year, Imphal is moderately sunny; March is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Imphal
The best time to visit Imphal is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to February. The rainy season is from May to September; the wettest month is July with 429 mm.
Imphal through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Imphal in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 28–30 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Imphal in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 83 rainy days in all
Imphal in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 27–30 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Imphal in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 23–25 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – March
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 24°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
05:1116:48
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 04:57–05:42 · evening 16:18–17:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 04:48–04:57 · evening 17:02–17:11
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Imphal compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 30° at the start of the month to 28° at the end. The days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 15° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.3 h |
What is the weather like in Imphal in October?
In October, Imphal is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 169 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Imphal.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 37 min05:11 – 16:48
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 22 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 6 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 66 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 11 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %71 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %28 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Imphal
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February has the better holiday weather in Imphal: score 95 against 41. In February, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. February has 17 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 41 | 95better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h | 7.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 20 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 169 mm | 13 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 22 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Imphal month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
93January23° · 7.0 h
In January, Imphal is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Imphal.
Imphal in January95February25° · 7.4 h
In February, Imphal is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Imphal.
Imphal in February83March28° · 7.6 h
In March, Imphal is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Imphal.
Imphal in March63April29° · 7.1 h
In April, Imphal is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Imphal.
Imphal in April44May30° · 6.0 h
In May, Imphal is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 244 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Imphal.
Imphal in May35June30° · 4.2 h
In June, Imphal is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 402 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Imphal.
Imphal in June33July30° · 3.3 h
In July, Imphal is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 429 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Imphal.
Imphal in July31August30° · 3.4 h
In August, Imphal is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 350 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Imphal.
Imphal in August33September30° · 3.8 h
In September, Imphal is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 260 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Imphal.
Imphal in September41October29° · 4.7 h
In October, Imphal is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 169 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Imphal.
Imphal in October88November27° · 6.1 h
In November, Imphal is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Imphal.
Imphal in November91December23° · 6.3 h
In December, Imphal is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Imphal.
Imphal in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in August: 30°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Imphal
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 22 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (5°), the warmest in July (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to May and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to January, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 173 days a year, mostly from May to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 93 | 23° | 5° | 7.0 h | 2 | 11 |
| FebruaryFeb | 95 | 25° | 8° | 7.4 h | 3 | 13 |
| MarchMar | 83 | 28° | 13° | 7.6 h | 6 | 36 |
| AprilApr | 63 | 29° | 16° | 7.1 h | 12 | 68 |
| MayMay | 44 | 30° | 19° | 6.0 h | 21 | 244 |
| JuneJun | 35 | 30° | 22° | 4.2 h | 26 | 402 |
| JulyJul | 33 | 30° | 23° | 3.3 h | 28 | 429 |
| AugustAug | 31 | 30° | 22° | 3.4 h | 28 | 350 |
| SeptemberSep | 33 | 30° | 21° | 3.8 h | 25 | 260 |
| OctoberOct | 41 | 29° | 18° | 4.7 h | 20 | 169 |
| NovemberNov | 88 | 27° | 12° | 6.1 h | 5 | 31 |
| DecemberDec | 91 | 23° | 7° | 6.3 h | 2 | 17 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
24.81° N, 93.94° E · 784 m · Asia/Kolkata
Sunshine2,030 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Imphal
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.7 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Imphal, 41 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain2,030 mm a year, most in July
Rain in Imphal: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Imphal has about 20 rainy days with 169 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 13 in June
UV index in Imphal
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & cloudsWindiest in April: 12 km/h
Wind and clouds in Imphal
How breezy and how cloudy Imphal is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Imphal typically peaks at 6 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 66 % of the sky over Imphal: mostly cloudy, with about 4.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity110 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Imphal
How often the day gets hot in Imphal (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Imphal has about 11 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
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Imphal in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Imphal has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 32).
- 69
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 42
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 32
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 41
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
- 92
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 20 min
- Distance
- 8,170 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (5 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: India
- Currency
- Indian Rupee (INR)
- Languages
- English, Hindi
- Sockets
- Type C, D, M · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +91
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Imphal vs Aizawl
In October Aizawl has the better holiday weather (score 55 vs 41). During the day Aizawl is 2 °C cooler than Imphal.
| in October | Imphal | Aizawl |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 41 | 55 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 20 | 19 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – Mar |
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In October, Imphal ranks 23 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 23ImphalThis page29°41
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Frequently asked questions about Imphal
When is the best time to visit Imphal?
The best time to visit Imphal is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Imphal?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 23 °C.
When does it rain most in Imphal?
The rainy season is from May to September; the wettest month is July with 429 mm. The driest month is January with 11 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Imphal get?
Imphal gets around 2,030 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 7.6 hours a day; in July there are 3.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Imphal in?
Imphal is on UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Imphal?
A nonstop flight from London to Imphal takes about 10 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,170 km.
Which school holidays are best for Imphal?
Imphal has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 32). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 69, May half-term 42, summer holidays 32, October half-term 41, Christmas holidays 92.