Climate Insights for Aizawl

The climate in Aizawl is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 1782mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 357mm of rainfall. Aizawl is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, September. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Temperatures in Aizawl vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Aizawl is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1782mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 148mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 357mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 12mm. That's 345mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Aizawl is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Aizawl, which began on March 20, 2026. Aizawl is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in April at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 9°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Aizawl is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 32mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Aizawl based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.