Weather in Kohima, Nagaland
Kohima, India is a regional service town in the state of Nagaland. Sitting at roughly 25.7°N, it falls in the semi-arid to humid subtropical climate zone.
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. Kohima's year splits into three broad phases — summer (March–June), monsoon (July–September) and post-monsoon/winter (October–February). Each has its own character and forecast challenges.
Weather by season in Kohima
Kohima'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 Kohima
Live conditions in Kohima — temperature, "feels like" reading, wind, humidity and AQI — are refreshed hourly at the top of this page.
Hourly Forecast
Planning your day in Kohima? The 24-hour forecast shows temperature changes, precipitation probability and wind conditions for each hour, helping you pick the best time for travel, outdoor work or events in Nagaland.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Kohima
The 7-day forecast for Kohima shows daily high and low temperatures, expected weather conditions and rain probability — useful for planning trips, events or agricultural activities in the Nagaland region.
Air Quality in Kohima
Air quality in Kohima is measured using the European Air Quality Index, with PM2.5 and PM10 particulate matter readings displayed alongside the live forecast. Smaller cities like Kohima generally see better AQI than the metros, but levels can rise during the crop-residue burning season.
Quick facts about Kohima
Kohima has a population of about 92,113; sits at 25.68°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 Kohima on this page.
Nearby Cities in Nagaland
Explore weather forecasts for other cities in Nagaland. See the "More in Nagaland" section above, or browse the full list on our states page.