Nagaland ·
Kiphire
Kiphire is a town and the administrative seat of the Kiphire District in the Indian state of Nagaland. It is situated at an elevation of 896 m (2,940 ft) above sea level.
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- Langnyu
Kiphire at a Glance
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Dimapur Airport (DMU), about 101 km from Kiphire.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Kiphire (Apr, May, Jun) averages 16–27°C with about 223 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Kiphire (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 19–27°C with about 194 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Kiphire (Oct, Nov) averages 14–25°C with about 31 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Kiphire (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 6–21°C with about 7 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 21°C and lows of 6°C.
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Significance
Kiphire is a town and the administrative seat of the Kiphire District in the Indian state of Nagaland. It is situated at an elevation of 896 m (2,940 ft) above sea level.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kiphire is most comfortable in January, February, March, April and September, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is May (average high 27°C) and the wettest months are May, June, July and August.
The nearest airport is Dimapur Airport (DMU), about 101 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Langnyu.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 20°C to 27°C over the year, with about 1392 mm of rain in total.
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