Summer (March-May) : Summers in Aizawl are sticky and warm due to the humid subtropical climate. Although the place doesn’t get much heated, humidity is generally high. The temperature remains on an average of 25°C, which is bearable. If you visit during April, you can take delight in some beautiful flowers of the hills in full bloom.
Monsoon (June-September) : Aizawl receives plenty of rainfall during monsoon; hence, it is best to avoid visiting the place during this season. Although the temperature is moderate, the humidity level remains high, which can be bothersome.
Winter (October-February) : Although it rains in October in Aizawl, it is less compared to the monsoon season. It is the month when winter begins to step in. During November, the skies are clear, and the weather isn’t misty without causing hindrances to the beautiful Mountain View. The temperature in winter ranges from 11-23 degrees Celsius with January being the coldest winter month.
The place experiences a subtropical climate throughout the year. The summer heat is warm and bearable, while during winters, mornings are chilly and nights are colder.
During summers, the average temperature ranges around 20 to 30°C, while the temperature falls from 11 to 20°C during winters. Rainfall is maximum during May, June, July, and August; the remaining months are mostly dry.
Visit Bara Bazaar, the bustling center, to buy handicrafts and other local products. You can also purchase products from famous brands here apart from local goods. If you wish to get good deals, your bargaining skills may come in handy while buying items at roadside shops. Purchase unique items to the North East region, such as handicrafts and other hand-crafted items. The products available here differ from others available in Indian places.
The Luangmual Handicraft Centre is located 7km away from the main town of Aizawl. It is renowned for its handicrafts in the entire region. The traditional bamboo hat Khumbeu is also available here. The hat is intricately designed using the hnahthial leaves, available in the hilly terrain. Other artefacts such as jewellery baskets, wooden articles, wicker baskets, hand-woven purses, and many other hand-made goods are available at a fair price.
Soloman's Cave houses a good collection of cosmetics, shoes, apparel, etc. The store is located in Zodin Square, and it is a great place for shopaholics. This renowned store is a perfect location to buy souvenirs and imported products. Although the price of the products is costly, it gives quality assurance compared to other shopping destinations.
Situated in Electric Veng, the Hnam Chhantu Antu Pawl is the best place to purchase authentic handcrafted items. This place is a significant landmark of the city hence; you can find this shopping store without much effort. You can buy extraordinary knick-knacks, hand-woven purses, bamboo baskets, hats, etc from the store. The paperweights designed out of teak wood, pen stands, flower vases made of bamboo, wooden boots, and bamboo tea coasters are some of the top picks here.