Loktak Lake in July
Manipur, India
Monsoon flooding makes roads impassable and boat access treacherous
July peak monsoon. Lake overflows. Fishermen's phumdis at risk.
The July story
Avoid. Dangerous conditions.
Why July scores 2.0/10
Weather
Peak monsoon. Lake at maximum.
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
Who should think twice
- ✗All travelers
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6.0/10 | Cool 5-22°C. Dry. Lake calm. Phumdis visible. Sangai deer active. |
| February | 8.0/10 | Warming 6-24°C. Dry. Excellent conditions. |
| March | 8.0/10 | Warm 10-28°C. Dry. Best lake conditions. |
| April | 6.0/10 | Hot 14-30°C. Pre-monsoon. Still good. |
| May | 4.0/10 | Hot 18-32°C. Pre-monsoon. Lake level rising. |
| June | 2.0/10 | Monsoon. 20-28°C. Lake flooding. Phumdis shifting. |
| Julyviewing | 2.0/10 | Peak monsoon. Lake at maximum. |
| August | 2.0/10 | Monsoon continues. Lake high. |
| September | 4.0/10 | Monsoon retreating. Lake receding. |
| October | 8.0/10 | Post-monsoon. 14-28°C. Lake normalizing. Green surroundings. |
| November | 10.0/10 | Best month. 10-26°C. Lake calm. Green. Sangai Festival tie-in. |
| December | 8.0/10 | Cool 5-24°C. Dry. Calm lake. Sangai active. |
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