Plan your trip · Aizawl
Best time to visit Aizawl
Come between October and March. The skies are clear, the days mild and the roads open. From May to September the rain is heavy and the views often vanish into cloud.
❄️ Winter
RecommendedOct – Mar
Cool, clear and dry — the peak season in the hills, with crisp mornings and chilly nights but no snow.
Pack: light layers with a warm sweater or jacket for early mornings and after dark.
Shines now: Durtlang Hills, Reiek
Plan a winter day →☀️ Summer
Apr – Jun
Warm days and pleasant evenings, with pre-monsoon showers building towards June.
Pack: light clothes by day and a light jacket for the evening.
Shines now: Durtlang Hills, Reiek
Plan a summer day →🌧️ Monsoon
Jul – Sep
Heavy rain, mist and full waterfalls, with a real risk of landslides, road closures and slippery trails.
Pack: a good rain shell, quick-dry layers and grippy shoes — and leech socks if you plan forest walks.
Plan a monsoon day →October and November
The rain eases through October, and by November the air is dry and clean. The hills are still green, and the long views from Reiek open up. Days are warm, usually in the mid-20s °C, and evenings are cool. This is one of the best times to come. The Mizo harvest festival Thalfavang Kut is usually held in November.
December to February
This is the driest stretch, with almost no rain. Days are mild and sunny, and nights fall to around 11 °C in January, so bring a jacket. Christmas is the high point of the year, with lit-up streets and carol singing. Rooms fill up in late December, and many businesses close around Christmas and New Year, so book early.
March
March is warm and mostly dry, with the first showers late in the month. The big event is Chapchar Kut, the Mizo spring festival, usually held in early March. Some years the air is hazy from the burning of jhum fields on the hills, which softens the long views. Check the festival calendar for this year's date.
April
April is the turning month. Temperatures peak, and showers and storms become more frequent through the month.
May to September
This is the monsoon in Aizawl. The rain arrives in May, earlier than in much of India, and May to September each get over 300 mm on average. Cloud often sits on the ridges for days. Landslides can block the highway and roads out of the city, and flights can be delayed. If you come now, keep a spare day, carry rain gear and check road news before any trip out of town. Everything is very green, and the waterfalls around the state are full.
Weekdays or weekends
Whatever the month, remember that Sunday is a day of rest. Plan your shopping, museum visits and trips to Solomon's Temple for Monday to Saturday.
Questions
Aizawl — FAQ
Is May a good time to visit Aizawl?
Not for most travellers. In Aizawl the monsoon starts in May, and it is as wet as July. October to March is much better.
Does it snow in Aizawl?
No. Winter nights are cool, around 11 °C in January, but it does not snow.
When is Chapchar Kut?
Usually in early March. The date is fixed by the state government each year, so check before you book.