Weather in Dimāpur, Nagaland
Located in Nagaland, India, Dimāpur is a key district city in the semi-arid to humid subtropical climate zone, at about 25.9°N latitude.
Climate Overview
Central India's climate hinges on the monsoon: June onset, peak rainfall in July–August and gradual withdrawal in September. Pre-monsoon thunderstorms (Kal Baisakhi) are common in April–May. Temperatures in Dimāpur range from moderate winters to warm or hot summers, depending on elevation and proximity to the coast. Weather here is dominated by seasonal monsoon patterns, which bring the bulk of annual rainfall.
Weather by season in Dimāpur
Dimāpur's year divides into four broad seasons. The southwest monsoon normally arrives around 19 June. Daytime figures below are typical lowland values for this latitude — hill stations sit markedly cooler.
- Winter (Dec–Feb): days around 26°C, nights around 10°C. Mild, dry and one of the most pleasant times to visit.
- Summer / pre-monsoon (Mar–Jun): days around 42°C, nights around 27°C. Hot, dry and dusty — heatwave conditions are common at the peak.
- Monsoon (Jul–Sep): days around 33°C, nights around 25°C. Frequent rain and high humidity; the wettest part of the year.
- Post-monsoon (Oct–Nov): days around 32°C, nights around 18°C. Skies clear and temperatures ease — comfortable and settled.
Today's Weather in Dimāpur
Live conditions in Dimāpur — temperature, "feels like" reading, wind, humidity and AQI — are refreshed hourly at the top of this page.
Hourly Forecast
Use the hour-by-hour forecast to spot rain windows, peak heat and overnight lows for Dimāpur. Each hour shows temperature, wind, humidity and chance of rain.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Dimāpur
Tomorrow's weather, the day after and the full week ahead for Dimāpur are summarised in the 7-day outlook. Rain, cloud cover and wind direction are all shown.
Air Quality in Dimāpur
Air quality in Dimāpur is measured using the European Air Quality Index, with PM2.5 and PM10 particulate matter readings displayed alongside the live forecast. Smaller cities like Dimāpur generally see better AQI than the metros, but levels can rise during the crop-residue burning season.
Quick facts about Dimāpur
Dimāpur has a population of about 1,35,860; sits at 25.91°N; and is in India; its monsoon typically arrives in mid-June.
Common spellings
The Hindi word for weather, मौसम, is transliterated in many ways: mausam, mosam, mausham, musam, mosum, moshm, mausm. All refer to the same concept — the current weather conditions, today's temperature and the forecast you'll find for Dimāpur on this page.
Nearby Cities in Nagaland
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