Loktak Lake in June
Manipur, India
Lake flooding makes boat access unpredictable and unsafe during monsoon season
June monsoon dramatically raises Loktak. Phumdis shift and some submerge. Boating becomes risky.
The June story
Not recommended. The lake becomes a very different (and dangerous) place in monsoon.
Why June scores 2.0/10
Weather
Monsoon. 20-28°C. Lake flooding. Phumdis shifting.
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
Who should think twice
- ✗All boaters
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. |
| Juneviewing | 2.0/10 | Monsoon. 20-28°C. Lake flooding. Phumdis shifting. |
| July | 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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