Kohima in September
Nagaland, India
Lingering monsoon rains still cloud visibility for trekking and sightseeing
September sees monsoon retreat. Kohima starts drying out.
The September story
Late September can work — the hills are lush green, rains easing. War Cemetery visit comfortable. City recovering from monsoon.
Why September scores 4.0/10
Weather
Monsoon retreating. 12-22°C. Rain decreasing.
Who should go
- ✓Travelers with basic fitness
- ✓Families with children
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with mobility issues
- ✗Early-season trekkers
- ✗Clear-weather seekers
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6.0/10 | Cold 4-18°C. Dry. Post-Hornbill quiet. Clear views. |
| February | 6.0/10 | Cold 5-19°C. Dry. Spring approaching. Sekrenyi Festival (Angami tribe). |
| March | 8.0/10 | Warming 8-22°C. Spring flowers. Pleasant trekking weather. |
| April | 6.0/10 | Warm 10-24°C. Pre-monsoon. Good weather. |
| May | 4.0/10 | Warm 12-24°C. Pre-monsoon showers. Dzukou lily begins blooming. |
| June | 2.0/10 | Monsoon. 14-24°C. Heavy rain. Landslides on roads. |
| July | 2.0/10 | Peak monsoon. Heavy rain. Roads dangerous. |
| August | 2.0/10 | Monsoon continues. Rain decreasing slightly. |
| Septemberviewing | 4.0/10 | Monsoon retreating. 12-22°C. Rain decreasing. |
| October | 8.0/10 | Post-monsoon. 10-22°C. Clear. Green hills. Pleasant. |
| November | 8.0/10 | Cool 8-20°C. Clear. Pre-Hornbill buzz building. |
| December | 10.0/10 | Hornbill Festival (Dec 1-10). 4-18°C. Cold but THE reason to visit Kohima. |
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