Is January a good time to visit Imphal?

Imphal scores 3/5 in January. Cool 4-22°C. Dry. Pleasant. Ima Keithel bustling.. Pleasant, dry, Ima Keithel active

Is Imphal safe for kids in January?

Yes, Imphal is rated 3/5 for families.

January · Manipur

Imphal

3/5 · Fair

3/5

Fair

Imphal in January

Manipur, India

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January Imphal is cool and clear. Ima Keithel (Mothers' Market) bustles year-round.

The January story

January is a good entry point. Ima Keithel's 5,000 women vendors operate every day except Sunday. Kangla Fort grounds are pleasant in winter light. ILP processed at airport on arrival.

Why January scores 3/5

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Weather

Cool 4-22°C. Dry. Pleasant. Ima Keithel bustling.

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Roads & Access

self drive: City driving manageable. NH2 from Nagaland is challenging.. road condition: NH2 from Nagaland improving but still difficult. Fly if possible.. public transport: City autos and taxis. Airport taxis available.. from nearest city: Direct flights from Delhi (3hr), Kolkata (1.5hr), Guwahati (45min).. last km difficulty: easy if flying, hard if driving

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Safety & Emergency

Safety: 3/5. rescue: SDMA Manipur. helpline: 100, 108, 181 (women). ambulance: 108 active in Manipur. police station: Multiple — Imphal City PS, Singjamei PS. nearest hospital: JNIMS (Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences) — well-equipped. RIMS (Regional Institute)

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Network

VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good 4G in Imphal city. Patchy outside city. BSNL most reliable in rural Manipur.

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Kids

Kid-friendly (3/5) — Ima Keithel (women's market) is culturally unique, Kangla Fort grounds are walkable, City with proper facilities

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Elevation

786m — Low altitude, no issues

Who should go

✓First-time travelers
✓Senior citizens
✓Families with children

Who should think twice

✗Cold mornings

All 12 Months

Month	Score	Note
Januaryviewing	3/5	Cool 4-22°C. Dry. Pleasant. Ima Keithel bustling.
February	3/5	Warming 5-24°C. Dry. Yaoshang (Holi equivalent) celebrations.
March	4/5	Warm 10-28°C. Cheiraoba (Manipuri New Year, March/April). Spring.
April	3/5	Hot 14-30°C. Pre-monsoon. Still pleasant.
May	2/5	Hot 18-32°C. Pre-monsoon. Humid.
June	1/5	Monsoon. 20-28°C. Heavy rain.
July	1/5	Peak monsoon. Heavy rain.
August	1/5	Monsoon continues.
September	2/5	Monsoon retreating. Rain decreasing.
October	4/5	Post-monsoon. 14-28°C. Clear. Green. Pleasant.
November	5/5	Best month. 10-26°C. Sangai Festival! Clear weather.
December	4/5	Cool 5-24°C. Dry. Clear. Post-Sangai calm.

Practical Details

How to reach

Direct flights from Delhi (3hr), Kolkata (1.5hr), Guwahati (45min).. Roads: NH2 from Nagaland improving but still difficult. Fly if possible.. Self-drive: City driving manageable. NH2 from Nagaland is challenging.. Public transport: City autos and taxis. Airport taxis available.. Last stretch: easy if flying, hard if driving

Elevation

786m

Difficulty

easy

Budget tier

budget