Dimapur climate
Dimapur (Nagaland, India) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 25 °C77 °F, and about 1,410 mm55 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Dimapur climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2475 | 1152 | 1763 | 100.4 |
| Feb | 2781 | 1356 | 2068 | 220.9 |
| Mar | 3289 | 1762 | 2476 | 491.9 |
| Apr | 3493 | 2169 | 2781 | 1295.1 |
| May | 3494 | 2374 | 2984 | 1927.6 |
| Jun | 3493 | 2577 | 2985 | 2339.2 |
| Jul | 3392 | 2577 | 2985 | 2499.8 |
| Aug | 3392 | 2578 | 2985 | 2248.8 |
| Sep | 3290 | 2476 | 2883 | 1797.0 |
| Oct | 3086 | 2170 | 2678 | 933.7 |
| Nov | 2781 | 1662 | 2271 | 210.8 |
| Dec | 2476 | 1355 | 1965 | 110.4 |
| Year | 3494 | 1152 | 2577 | 1,41055 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68% | 31% | 4.0 | 10:41 |
| Feb | 63% | 38% | 4.5 | 11:15 |
| Mar | 58% | 51% | 5.0 | 11:56 |
| Apr | 65% | 73% | 4.9 | 12:44 |
| May | 72% | 84% | 4.8 | 13:24 |
| Jun | 79% | 91% | 4.4 | 13:45 |
| Jul | 83% | 95% | 4.4 | 13:36 |
| Aug | 83% | 91% | 4.5 | 13:02 |
| Sep | 84% | 84% | 4.4 | 12:16 |
| Oct | 82% | 60% | 4.3 | 11:30 |
| Nov | 78% | 32% | 4.2 | 10:50 |
| Dec | 74% | 30% | 3.8 | 10:31 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Dimapur is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 34 °C93 °F and a low of 25 °C77 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 24 °C75 °F and lows 11 °C52 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 12 °C21.6 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,410 mm55 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 50% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: December and January. The wettest month is July (249 mm9.8 in), the driest is January (10 mm0.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 58% in March to 84% in September. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 30%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 0 km/h (0 mph) in July to 1 km/h (1 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 10.5 hours in December to 13.7 hours in June.
Best time to visit Dimapur
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–February: average highs of 24 °C75 °F to 27 °C81 °F with 10 mm0.4 in to 22 mm0.9 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 33 °C92 °F, very wet (249 mm9.8 in) and humid (83% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Dimapur
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2475 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 1152 to 13 °C56 °F, about 14 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 3289 to 34 °C94 °F, lows 1762 to 23 °C74 °F, about 123 mm4.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3392 to 34 °C93 °F, lows around 25 °C77 °F, about 235 mm9.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2781 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 1662 to 24 °C76 °F, about 98 mm3.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Dimapur compares
Compared with Imphal, about 125 km to the south, Dimapur is on average 3.5 °C6.3 °F warmer and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in July (4.2 °C7.5 °F warmer).
Of the 382 places in India covered by World Climates, Dimapur is the 325th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 67th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the India climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Sirajganj (Bangladesh, Cwa), Sherpur (Bangladesh, Cwa) and Jamalpur (Bangladesh, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Jorhat 106 km · 25 °C77 °F · 2,132 mm84 in
- Nagaon 116 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,629 mm64 in
- Imphal 125 km · 22 °C71 °F · 1,350 mm53 in
- Silchar 152 km · 25 °C77 °F · 2,911 mm115 in
- Shillong 188 km · 16 °C61 °F · 3,043 mm120 in
- Guwahati 200 km · 25 °C77 °F · 2,012 mm79 in
- Dibrugarh 210 km · 25 °C77 °F · 2,431 mm96 in
- Sylhet 217 km · 25 °C77 °F · 3,707 mm146 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Dimapur?
June is the warmest month in Dimapur, with an average high of 34 °C (93 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (77 °F).
What is the coldest month in Dimapur?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 24 °C (75 °F) and an average low of 11 °C (52 °F).
When does it rain the most in Dimapur?
July is the wettest month with about 249 mm (9.8 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 10 mm (0.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Dimapur?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–February.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 504 m, while Dimapur lies at about 154 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +2.3 °C4.1 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.