Manipur in September 2026 — Weather, Festivals & What to Pack

Manipur in September: average temperatures 22-30°C, weather monsoon retreating — green landscapes. September 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 September

Average temperatures across Manipur in September sit around 22-30°C. The general character: monsoon retreating — green landscapes.

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 September

• Ziro Music Festival — last week of September in Arunachal Pradesh

What to do in Manipur in September

Highlight: post-monsoon green peak — rice paddies golden in Ziro, lush Meghalaya hills. Ziro Music Festival is a major draw..

Watch out for: occasional late-season showers; not all roads fully cleared until end of September.

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 September

light layers, light rain jacket, sweater for evenings.

For the full Northeast India packing breakdown by season, see our complete packing guide.

Cost outlook for Manipur in September

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 September 2026

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