Aizawl is Located at Latitude-23.7, Longitude-92.7. Aizawl District shares border with Saitual District to the East, Kolasib District to the North, Mamit District to the West, Serchhip District to the South.
The climate of Aizawl District is the ‘Tropical Monsoon’ Type. The climate as a whole is controlled by its location, physiographic, pressure regime in North East India and Bay of Bengal, warm and moist maritime tropical air masses from the Bay of Bengal, local mountains and Valley winds. Also, the surrounding Hill Tracts of Chin, Arakan Yoma and Chittagong play an important role in shaping the climatic condition of the district.
The highest day temperature during the summer is in between 22° C to 36° C. Average temperatures of January is 13° C , February is 17° C , March is 21° C , April is 24° C , May is 30° C .
The entire district enjoys a moderate climate owing to its tropical location. It is neither very hot nor too cold throughout the year. Aizawl District falls under the direct influence of the South West Monsoon. As such, the area receives an adequate amount of rainfall which is responsible for a humid tropical climate characterized by short winter and long summer with heavy rainfall.
Weather and Periods of inaccessibility:
Weather condition in the District is pleasant throughout the year. During the monsoon season viz. June – August, there is usually an occurrence of heavy rainfall which makes it impossible to reach several parts of the district namely, Zokhawthiang, Palsang, Chhanchhuahna Khawpui and Tinghmun. However, MLA General Election usually takes place when the monsoon period is over (i.e. November to December). It may also be noted that the whole of Mizoram is under seismic Zone–5.
