Climate of Dili, Timor-Leste
Area-weighted average across Dili. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Dili, a subdivision of Timor-Leste, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.2°C / 75.6°F in August to 26.8°C / 80.2°F in November, with rainfall from 11 mm / 0.4 in to 200 mm / 7.9 in depending on the season (1210 mm / 47.6 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.1°C79°F | 200 mm7.9″ | Tropical |
| February | 26°C78.8°F | 198 mm7.8″ | Tropical |
| March | 26°C78.8°F | 156 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
| April | 26°C78.8°F | 125 mm4.9″ | Tropical |
| May | 25.6°C78.1°F | 102 mm4″ | Tropical |
| June | 24.8°C76.6°F | 61 mm2.4″ | — |
| July | 24.4°C75.9°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 24.2°C75.6°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 24.8°C76.6°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 25.8°C78.4°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| November | 26.8°C80.2°F | 94 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.6°C79.9°F | 189 mm7.4″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Dili?
The best months to visit Dili, Timor-Leste for sunny, dry weather are July, August, September, October. The warmest month is November at an area-wide average of 26.8°C / 80.2°F, and the driest is September with about 11 mm / 0.4 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Dili?
Dili, Timor-Leste has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.2°C / 75.6°F in August to 26.8°C / 80.2°F in November. Annual rainfall averages about 1210 mm / 47.6 in, with the wettest month being January (200 mm / 7.9 in) and the driest September (11 mm / 0.4 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Dili?
The hottest month in Dili is November, with an area-wide average temperature of 26.8°C / 80.2°F.
What is the coldest month in Dili?
The coldest month in Dili is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.2°C / 75.6°F.
When does it rain most in Dili?
The wettest month in Dili is January, averaging about 200 mm / 7.9 in of rainfall. The driest is September with about 11 mm / 0.4 in.