Aizawl features a pleasant, mild sub-tropical climate (Köppen climate classification *Cwa*), heavily influenced by its elevation.
* **Summer (March to May):** Temperatures range comfortably between 20°C and 30°C (68°F - 86°F). * **Winter (November to February):** Winters are cool and clear, with temperatures typically ranging from 11°C to 21°C (52°F - 70°F). Snowfall does not occur. * **Monsoon (May to September):** Aizawl receives heavy and prolonged rainfall from the southwest monsoon, averaging around 2,150 mm (85 inches) annually. High humidity is common during this period. * **Best time to visit:** October to March, when the weather is cool, skies are clear, and the landscape is vibrant green. * **Natural Disasters:** The heavy monsoon rains combined with steep topography make landslides the most common natural hazard.
