Dili, Timor-Leste experiences average highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 14 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. High humidity combined with warm temperatures produces a tropical feel year-round. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Dili, Timor-Leste Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Dili, Timor-Leste. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: May–Oct 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
3.4/10
Best: June, July, August
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 32°C / 25°C
Feels Like 37°C / 30°C
Rainy Days 14
Rainfall 120 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 80%
Wind Speed 13 km/h
Dew Point 24°C
Hottest Month
34°C
October
Avg Low25°C
Rain7days
Coldest Month
23°C
August
Avg High33°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
August
Avg High33°C
Avg Low23°C
Windiest Month
17 km/h
August (Gusts 38)
Sea Temperature
28°C – 30°C
Warmest water: November (
30.2°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, March, November, December due to extreme heat, heavy rainfall, oppressive humidity.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:51
Daylight 11.6h
Sunset 18:28
Live conditions—
Dili on the map · live conditions
Dili, Timor-Leste
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Timor-Leste
- City
- Dili
- Population
- 150K
- Coordinates
- -8.56°, 125.57°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 34°C
Avg Low 25°C
Rain 9 days/mo
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 26°C
Rain 27 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 25°C
Rain 17 days/mo
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 23°C
Rain 2 days/mo
3/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 31°C / 26°C . Feb: 30°C / 26°C . Mar: 31°C / 25°C . Apr: 31°C / 25°C . May: 31°C / 25°C . Jun: 31°C / 24°C . Jul: 31°C / 23°C . Aug: 33°C / 23°C . Sep: 34°C / 24°C . Oct: 34°C / 25°C . Nov: 33°C / 26°C . Dec: 31°C / 26°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 240 mm. Feb: 263 mm. Mar: 295 mm. Apr: 126 mm. May: 41 mm. Jun: 23 mm. Jul: 13 mm. Aug: 1 mm. Sep: 11 mm. Oct: 28 mm. Nov: 122 mm. Dec: 279 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 87%. Feb: 88%. Mar: 88%. Apr: 85%. May: 83%. Jun: 79%. Jul: 75%. Aug: 69%. Sep: 67%. Oct: 71%. Nov: 80%. Dec: 87%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 14 km/h . Feb: 14 km/h . Mar: 11 km/h . Apr: 10 km/h . May: 13 km/h . Jun: 15 km/h . Jul: 15 km/h . Aug: 17 km/h . Sep: 17 km/h . Oct: 14 km/h . Nov: 11 km/h . Dec: 11 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 9h. Feb: 10h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 10h. May: 10h. Jun: 10h. Jul: 11h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 9h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 29°C . Feb: 29°C . Mar: 29°C . Apr: 30°C . May: 30°C . Jun: 29°C . Jul: 28°C . Aug: 28°C . Sep: 28°C . Oct: 29°C . Nov: 30°C . Dec: 30°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 8. Feb: UV 9. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 9. Oct: UV 10. Nov: UV 9. Dec: UV 8.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 33 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Oct 2025 · 34°C | Oct · 34°C |
| Coldest month | Aug 2025 · 23°C | Aug · 23°C |
| Wettest month | Dec 2025 · 385 mm | Mar · 295 mm |
| Windiest month | Sep 2025 · 17 km/h | Aug · 17 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Wet 
February
Wet March
Wet April
Poor May
Poor June best
Fair July best
Good August best
Fair September
Fair October
Poor November
Wet December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C / 26°C | 37°C / 31°C | 27days (240 mm) Wet | 9.4h Good | 87% Very Muggy | 8.3 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| February | 30°C / 26°C | 37°C / 31°C | 26days (263 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 88% Very Muggy | 8.7 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| March | 31°C / 25°C | 38°C / 31°C | 27days (295 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 88% Very Muggy | 8.1 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| April | 31°C / 25°C | 38°C / 31°C | 16days (126 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 85% Humid | 8.2 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| May | 31°C / 25°C | 36°C / 30°C | 7days (41 mm) Good | 10.4h Excellent | 83% Humid | 7.4 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| June best | 31°C / 24°C | 35°C / 28°C | 4days (23 mm) Good | 10.3h Excellent | 79% Humid | 7.1 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| July best | 31°C / 23°C | 34°C / 27°C | 2days (13 mm) Excellent | 10.5h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 7.3 Very High | Good | View Details |
| August best | 33°C / 23°C | 35°C / 26°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 10.9h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 8.3 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| September | 34°C / 24°C | 37°C / 28°C | 2days (11 mm) Excellent | 11h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 9.2 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| October | 34°C / 25°C | 39°C / 30°C | 7days (28 mm) Good | 11.2h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 9.6 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| November | 33°C / 26°C | 40°C / 32°C | 18days (122 mm) Wet | 10.8h Excellent | 80% Humid | 9.2 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| December | 31°C / 26°C | 39°C / 32°C | 29days (279 mm) Wet | 9.4h Good | 87% Very Muggy | 8.3 Very High | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Dili are June, July, August, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Dili, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Dili is October, with average daytime highs of 34°C (93°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Dili is August, with average overnight lows of 23°C (73°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Dili is March, averaging 295mm of precipitation across 27 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Dili runs through December, January, March, February, with the heaviest rainfall in December. Based on 10-year averages for Dili.
Dili receives approximately 123 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is October with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Dili.
The least favorable months to visit Dili are January, March, November, December, primarily due to extreme heat, heavy rainfall, oppressive humidity. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August instead.
The annual average UV index in Dili is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Dili is 80%, classified as humid. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes — sea temperatures in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December average 29°C (84°F), which is warm and comfortable for swimming and water activities.
Average wind speeds in Dili are 13 km/h (8 mph). The windiest month is August with peak winds reaching 17 km/h (10 mph) (gusts up to 38 km/h / 23 mph).
Dili averages 3 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 62%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in Dili is 24°C (75°F), which feels oppressively humid. Expect heavy perspiration during warmer months — stay hydrated and take breaks in air-conditioned spaces.
Dili has a Tropical Monsoon climate, classified as Am under the Köppen system. Tropical climates are warm year-round with high rainfall and temperatures rarely dropping below 18°C (64°F).
The 'feels like' temperature in Dili ranges from 30°C (86°F) to 37°C (99°F) on average. Humidity and radiant heat mean it often feels warmer than the thermometer reads, especially in summer months.
June is not the best time to visit Dili, with a climate score of 6.3/10. Consider visiting during June, July, August instead for better conditions.
For June in Dili, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 31°C (88°F) and 4 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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