The short answer
When to go to Aizawl
The best window is November to March, when the days are dry, clear and mild and the ridges are visible from the viewpoints. May to September is heavy monsoon, with rain above 300 mm a month and a real risk of landslides closing mountain roads, so it is a poor time for day trips. April and October are shoulder months, with showers or tapering rain. At about 1,130 metres the evenings are cool, which suits older travellers, but the city is steep, so even in the best months plan hill drives for the morning and rest in the afternoon.
Month by month
Aizawl weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C | 11°C | 9 mm | Cool, clear and dry; the most comfortable month for walking the hills | |
| February | 25°C | 13°C | 19 mm | Mild, dry days; good visibility from the ridges | |
| March | 28°C | 16°C | 72 mm | Warming up, first showers; Chapchar Kut festival season | |
| April | 29°C | 18°C | 134 mm | Pre-monsoon showers; hazy views and damp roads | |
| May | 28°C | 19°C | 323 mm | Monsoon sets in; landslides can close roads | |
| June | 27°C | 20°C | 311 mm | Very wet; road delays and cloud on the viewpoints | |
| July | 27°C | 20°C | 327 mm | Heavy rain; mountain roads at their worst | |
| August | 28°C | 20°C | 342 mm | Wettest month; plan only if flexible | |
| September | 27°C | 20°C | 338 mm | Rain eases late in the month but slips are still common | |
| October | 27°C | 19°C | 173 mm | Rain tapering; skies clearing and the hills turning green-gold | |
| November | 26°C | 16°C | 43 mm | Dry, clear and cool; one of the best months | |
| December | 24°C | 13°C | 11 mm | Crisp mornings, sunny days; Christmas is the big local season |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Aizawl seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Cool, clear and dry; the most comfortable month for walking the hills
- February: Mild, dry days; good visibility from the ridges
- November: Dry, clear and cool; one of the best months
- December: Crisp mornings, sunny days; Christmas is the big local season
Good, with small trade-offs: March
- March: Warming up, first showers; Chapchar Kut festival season
Possible, with planning: April and October
- April: Pre-monsoon showers; hazy views and damp roads
- October: Rain tapering; skies clearing and the hills turning green-gold
Best avoided with parents or children: May, June, July, August and September
- May: Monsoon sets in; landslides can close roads
- June: Very wet; road delays and cloud on the viewpoints
- July: Heavy rain; mountain roads at their worst
- August: Wettest month; plan only if flexible
- September: Rain eases late in the month but slips are still common
Useful answers
Best time to visit Aizawl: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Aizawl?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Aizawl, with March also good. The best window is November to March, when the days are dry, clear and mild and the ridges are visible from the viewpoints. May to September is heavy monsoon, with rain above 300 mm a month and a real risk of landslides closing mountain roads, so it is a poor time for day trips. April and October are shoulder months, with showers or tapering rain. At about 1,130 metres the evenings are cool, which suits older travellers, but the city is steep, so even in the best months plan hill drives for the morning and rest in the afternoon.
Which months should I avoid in Aizawl with elderly parents?
May, June, July, August and September are the months to avoid with older travellers. Monsoon sets in; landslides can close roads Very wet; road delays and cloud on the viewpoints
When does it rain most in Aizawl?
August is the wettest month, with about 342 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is April, with average highs around 29°C.