The short answer
When to go to Dimapur
The most comfortable window is November to March, when the weather is dry and cool and forest and hill trips are practical. April brings heat and humidity, and May to September is monsoon, with heavy rain, landslides on hill roads and poor tracks in the forest parks. Older travellers should avoid the wet months and keep midday free for rest. Numeric climate data for Dimapur is not shown here.
Month by month
Dimapur weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | — | — | — | Cool and dry; clearest weather | |
| February | — | — | — | Mild and dry | |
| March | — | — | — | Warming; showers begin | |
| April | — | — | — | Warm and humid; rain increasing | |
| May | — | — | — | Hot, humid, frequent heavy rain | |
| June | — | — | — | Monsoon; roads and tracks poor | |
| July | — | — | — | Monsoon; forest trips impractical | |
| August | — | — | — | Very wet; landslides on hill roads | |
| September | — | — | — | Rain continues | |
| October | — | — | — | Rain easing; humid | |
| November | — | — | — | Dry and comfortable | |
| December | — | — | — | Cool and dry; Hornbill Festival season |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Dimapur seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Cool and dry; clearest weather
- February: Mild and dry
- November: Dry and comfortable
- December: Cool and dry; Hornbill Festival season
Good, with small trade-offs: March and October
- March: Warming; showers begin
- October: Rain easing; humid
Possible, with planning: April
- April: Warm and humid; rain increasing
Best avoided with parents or children: May, June, July, August and September
- May: Hot, humid, frequent heavy rain
- June: Monsoon; roads and tracks poor
- July: Monsoon; forest trips impractical
- August: Very wet; landslides on hill roads
- September: Rain continues
Useful answers
Best time to visit Dimapur: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Dimapur?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Dimapur, with March and October also good. The most comfortable window is November to March, when the weather is dry and cool and forest and hill trips are practical. April brings heat and humidity, and May to September is monsoon, with heavy rain, landslides on hill roads and poor tracks in the forest parks. Older travellers should avoid the wet months and keep midday free for rest. Numeric climate data for Dimapur is not shown here.
Which months should I avoid in Dimapur with elderly parents?
May, June, July, August and September are the months to avoid with older travellers. Hot, humid, frequent heavy rain Monsoon; roads and tracks poor