Best Time to Visit Dili, Dili, Timor-Leste
Dili is at its sunniest and driest in July–October.
The best time to visit Dili for sunny, dry weather is July–October — 4 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April and June–November; the wetter half falls in May and December–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 25.3°C / 77.5°F in August to 27.9°C / 82.2°F in November, with rainfall from 11 mm / 0.4 in (August) to 160 mm / 6.3 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Dili, Dili, Timor-Leste's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Dili's climate is broadly consistently warm. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 25.6°C78.1°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| August | 25.3°C77.5°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| September | 25.9°C78.6°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| October | 26.8°C80.2°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Dili?
The best time to visit Dili for sunny, dry weather is July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is November averaging 27.9°C / 82.2°F, and the driest is August with about 11 mm / 0.4 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Dili's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Dili?
The rainy season at Dili, Dili runs through May and December–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 92 mm / 3.6 in. The wettest single month is January (160 mm / 6.3 in).
What is the driest month in Dili?
The driest month in Dili is August, averaging about 11 mm / 0.4 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.3°C / 77.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Dili?
The least comfortable months for travel to Dili — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, July, August, September, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 160 mm / 6.3 in in January, and the coldest month averages 25.3°C / 77.5°F.
Is Dili climate different from Timor-Leste overall?
Yes, usually. Our Dili figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Timor-Leste figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Dili specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.