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January is a wet month in Same

Climate Overview

Same, Timor-Leste in January has hot conditions, with highs reaching 28.6°C (83°F) and afternoons the warmest part of the day. Rain falls on about 27 days this month, totalling around 304 mm. Sea temperature reaches 31.1°C (88°F).

This month falls at the middle of Summer.

Temperatures remain fairly steady throughout January, with daily highs around 29°C (84°F).

January sees fairly even rainfall, totalling about 302 mm across the month.

Expect around 10.2h of sunshine at the start of January, decreasing to 8.8h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 1th, averaging 28.9°C (84°F).

Compared to December, this month is about 0°C cooler with 3 more rainy days.

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Monthly January Averages

Temperature
29°C / 23°C
Feels Like
35°C / 27°C
Rain
27 days · 304 mm
Sunshine
9.7h / day
Humidity
87% — Very Muggy
Wind
7 km/h
Wind Direction
W (269°)
Gusts
28 km/h
Daylight
12.6 h
Cloud Cover
88%
Clear Sky Days
0.2
UV Index
8.3 — Very High
Sea Temperature
31°C
Dew Point
23°C — Muggy
Moon Phase
First Quarter · 46%

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

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Daily Precipitation

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Daily Sunshine

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Daily Wind Speed

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Sun Position
Sunrise 06:30
Daylight 12.6h
Sunset 19:05

What to Expect

Daytime temperatures around 29°C (83°F) are ideal for full-day outdoor exploration. Keep afternoons flexible as tropical showers are common — they typically clear within an hour.

Rain most often builds later in the day, so mornings are typically the driest window and afternoon showers are more likely.

1 of the last 5 yearly records were warmer than this month's long-run average.

Compare Months

January
Wet
Temp
29°C / 23°C
Feels Like
35°C / 27°C
Rain
27days (304 mm) Wet
Sun
9.7h Good
Humidity
87% Very Muggy
UV
8.3 Very High
February
Wet
Temp
28°C / 22°C
Feels Like
35°C / 26°C
Rain
25days (311 mm) Wet
Sun
10h Excellent
Humidity
88% Very Muggy
UV
9 Very High
March
Wet
Temp
28°C / 22°C
Feels Like
34°C / 26°C
Rain
26days (288 mm) Wet
Sun
9.8h Good
Humidity
88% Very Muggy
UV
8.4 Very High
April
Fair
Temp
28°C / 22°C
Feels Like
33°C / 26°C
Rain
17days (136 mm) Wet
Sun
10.2h Excellent
Humidity
85% Humid
UV
7.9 Very High
May
Wet
Temp
26°C / 22°C
Feels Like
30°C / 25°C
Rain
18days (129 mm) Wet
Sun
10.1h Excellent
Humidity
86% Very Muggy
UV
6.8 High
June
Good
Temp
25°C / 21°C
Feels Like
28°C / 24°C
Rain
14days (114 mm) Wet
Sun
10h Excellent
Humidity
85% Humid
UV
6.6 High
July best
Excellent
Temp
25°C / 20°C
Feels Like
28°C / 22°C
Rain
11days (68 mm) Wet
Sun
10.2h Excellent
Humidity
83% Humid
UV
6.9 High
August best
Excellent
Temp
26°C / 20°C
Feels Like
29°C / 22°C
Rain
4days (18 mm) Good
Sun
10.9h Excellent
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
8.1 Very High
September best
Excellent
Temp
28°C / 21°C
Feels Like
31°C / 23°C
Rain
6days (34 mm) Good
Sun
11h Excellent
Humidity
76% Humid
UV
9.1 Very High
October
Good
Temp
30°C / 22°C
Feels Like
34°C / 25°C
Rain
6days (41 mm) Good
Sun
11.2h Excellent
Humidity
74% Muggy
UV
9.5 Very High
November
Fair
Temp
30°C / 23°C
Feels Like
35°C / 27°C
Rain
15days (124 mm) Wet
Sun
10.9h Excellent
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
9.2 Very High
December
Wet
Temp
29°C / 23°C
Feels Like
35°C / 27°C
Rain
24days (292 mm) Wet
Sun
9.7h Good
Humidity
85% Humid
UV
8.3 Very High
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 29°C / 23°C 35°C / 27°C 27days (304 mm) Wet 9.7h Good 87% Very Muggy 8.3 Very High Wet View Details
February 28°C / 22°C 35°C / 26°C 25days (311 mm) Wet 10h Excellent 88% Very Muggy 9 Very High Wet View Details
March 28°C / 22°C 34°C / 26°C 26days (288 mm) Wet 9.8h Good 88% Very Muggy 8.4 Very High Wet View Details
April 28°C / 22°C 33°C / 26°C 17days (136 mm) Wet 10.2h Excellent 85% Humid 7.9 Very High Fair View Details
May 26°C / 22°C 30°C / 25°C 18days (129 mm) Wet 10.1h Excellent 86% Very Muggy 6.8 High Wet View Details
June 25°C / 21°C 28°C / 24°C 14days (114 mm) Wet 10h Excellent 85% Humid 6.6 High Good View Details
July best 25°C / 20°C 28°C / 22°C 11days (68 mm) Wet 10.2h Excellent 83% Humid 6.9 High Excellent View Details
August best 26°C / 20°C 29°C / 22°C 4days (18 mm) Good 10.9h Excellent 78% Humid 8.1 Very High Excellent View Details
September best 28°C / 21°C 31°C / 23°C 6days (34 mm) Good 11h Excellent 76% Humid 9.1 Very High Excellent View Details
October 30°C / 22°C 34°C / 25°C 6days (41 mm) Good 11.2h Excellent 74% Muggy 9.5 Very High Good View Details
November 30°C / 23°C 35°C / 27°C 15days (124 mm) Wet 10.9h Excellent 78% Humid 9.2 Very High Fair View Details
December 29°C / 23°C 35°C / 27°C 24days (292 mm) Wet 9.7h Good 85% Humid 8.3 Very High Wet View Details

What to Wear

Summer clothing like shorts, t-shirts, and sundresses will be comfortable. Bring a light cardigan for air-conditioned spaces.

A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella is recommended for occasional showers.

Packing List

UmbrellaWaterproof jacketWaterproof shoesBreathable clothingSunscreen (SPF 30+)Sun hatSunglasses

Frequently Asked Questions

January is typically wet for visiting Same, with average highs of 29°C (83°F) and around 27 rainy days. Same, Timor-Leste in January has hot conditions, with highs reaching 28.6°C (83°F) and afternoons the warmest part of th
Same typically sees around 27 rainy days in January with 304 mm (12 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Nights stay pleasantly warm in Same during January, around 23°C (73°F). Light evening wear is sufficient.
With highs of 29°C (83°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F) in January, we recommend: Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+). Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
January is not the most favourable month weather-wise in Same. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Same during January is 8 (very high). Strong sun protection is essential — SPF 50+, protective clothing, and avoid prolonged outdoor exposure during peak hours.
Same gets approximately 13 hours of daylight per day in January, with around 10 hours of sunshine.
Snow is uncommon in Same during January based on 10-year climate averages.

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