Manipur in February 2026 — Weather, Festivals & What to Pack
February is a great time to visit Manipur. Weather conditions are favourable and crowd levels are manageable. Here's the complete on-ground guide — weather data, festivals, what to do, what to pack, what to skip — based on our research and conversations with local operators.
Manipur in February: average temperatures 10-22°C, weather cold and dry. February is a great time to visit Manipur. Weather conditions are favourable and crowd levels are manageable. Main destinations: Imphal, Loktak Lake, Keibul Lamjao, Sendra Island.
Weather in Manipur during February
Average temperatures across Manipur in February sit around 10-22°C. The general character: cold and dry.
Imphal at 786 m, low altitude. Pleasant winter and warm summer. Different altitudes within the state will feel noticeably different — coastal/lowland areas can be 10°C warmer than high-altitude passes on the same day.
Festivals and events in Manipur in February
- Losar — Sikkim, Arunachal — late Feb / early March
What to do in Manipur in February
Highlight: still-clear winter skies, lowest crowd levels of the year, early-spring flowers starting in lowland Assam.
Watch out for: deep winter at high altitudes; some North Sikkim routes still closed.
Key destinations across Manipur for this month: Imphal, Loktak Lake, Keibul Lamjao, Sendra Island. For a full multi-day itinerary, see our curated Manipur tour package → or the in-depth state guides below.
What to pack for Manipur in February
layered warm clothing, thermal innerwear, gloves for high-altitude excursions.
For the full Northeast India packing breakdown by season, see our complete packing guide.
Cost outlook for Manipur in February
Shoulder-season pricing — moderate rates, more flexibility. See our complete budget guide for tier-by-tier daily costs.
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Plan your Manipur trip for February 2026
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