Timor-Leste Weather & Climate 2026

Am Tropical Monsoon

Monthly climate averages for Dili. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.

January February March April May June July August September October November December

Climate Overview

Timor-Leste experiences average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 24°C (75°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.

Drier season: May–Oct Wetter season: Jan–Dec

At-a-Glance Climate Summary

Jan 1.9/10 Feb 3/10 Mar 1.9/10 Apr 3.3/10 May 5.6/10 Jun 6.8/10 Jul 8/10 Aug 8.1/10 Sep 6.3/10 Oct 4.6/10 Nov 3.1/10 Dec 1.9/10

Key figures

Climate Score
4.5/10
Best: June, July, August
UV Index
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Temperature 30°C / 24°C
Feels Like 35°C / 28°C
Rainy Days 14
Rainfall 125 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 79%
Wind Speed 13 km/h
Dew Point 23°C
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Hottest Month
32°C
October
Avg Low25°C
Rain8days
Coldest Month
25°C
February
Avg High29°C
Rain25days
Driest Month
0days
August
Avg High30°C
Avg Low23°C
Windiest Month
17 km/h
August (Gusts 38)

Worst Time to Visit

Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to extreme heat, heavy rainfall, oppressive humidity.

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Sun Position
Sunrise 06:51
Daylight 11.6h
Sunset 18:28

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City forecasts

14-day forecasts for major cities in Timor-Leste

Weather changes by city, coast, elevation, and region. Use these live previews for populated places in Timor-Leste, then open a city page for the full forecast.

Dili

Population: 150K

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Maliana

Population: 22K

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Suai

Population: 21.5K

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Likisá

Population: 19K

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Aileu

Population: 17.4K

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Lospalos

Population: 17.2K

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Seasonal Breakdown

Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 24°C
Rain 10 days/mo
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 25°C
Rain 27 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 25°C
Rain 18 days/mo
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 23°C
Rain 2 days/mo
3/3 best months

Based on historical averages (2016–2025)

Monthly Temperatures

42°C 36°C 30°C 24°C 18°C 12°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.

Monthly Rainfall

0 mm 55 mm 110 mm 165 mm 220 mm 275 mm 330 mm JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Rainfall

Monthly Humidity

0% 25% 50% 75% 100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Wind Speed

0 10 20 30 40 50 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Wind SpeedGusts

Sunshine

0 3 6 9 12 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Daylight Hours

14h 12h 10h JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Dew Point & Comfort

32°C 28°C 24°C 20°C 16°C 12°C 8°C 4°C 0°C -4°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy

Month-by-Month Weather Table

January
Wet
Temp
29°C / 25°C
Feels Like
35°C / 30°C
Rain
28days (244 mm) Wet
Sun
9.7h Good
Humidity
85% Humid
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February
Wet
Temp
29°C / 25°C
Feels Like
35°C / 30°C
Rain
25days (280 mm) Wet
Sun
9.4h Good
Humidity
86% Very Muggy
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March
Wet
Temp
29°C / 25°C
Feels Like
36°C / 30°C
Rain
28days (265 mm) Wet
Sun
10h Excellent
Humidity
85% Humid
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April
Poor
Temp
30°C / 25°C
Feels Like
36°C / 29°C
Rain
17days (166 mm) Wet
Sun
10.2h Excellent
Humidity
82% Humid
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May
Fair
Temp
30°C / 25°C
Feels Like
34°C / 29°C
Rain
8days (36 mm) Wet
Sun
10.6h Excellent
Humidity
80% Humid
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June best
Good
Temp
29°C / 24°C
Feels Like
33°C / 27°C
Rain
4days (26 mm) Good
Sun
10.5h Excellent
Humidity
78% Humid
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July best
Excellent
Temp
29°C / 23°C
Feels Like
32°C / 26°C
Rain
2days (14 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.9h Excellent
Humidity
74% Muggy
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August best
Excellent
Temp
30°C / 23°C
Feels Like
33°C / 25°C
Rain
0days (1 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.2h Excellent
Humidity
70% Muggy
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September
Fair
Temp
31°C / 23°C
Feels Like
34°C / 27°C
Rain
2days (6 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.3h Excellent
Humidity
69% Muggy
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October
Fair
Temp
32°C / 25°C
Feels Like
36°C / 29°C
Rain
8days (27 mm) Wet
Sun
11.7h Excellent
Humidity
72% Muggy
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November
Wet
Temp
31°C / 25°C
Feels Like
37°C / 30°C
Rain
19days (112 mm) Wet
Sun
11.2h Excellent
Humidity
78% Humid
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December
Wet
Temp
29°C / 25°C
Feels Like
36°C / 30°C
Rain
29days (325 mm) Wet
Sun
9.2h Good
Humidity
84% Humid
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Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity Status
January 29°C / 25°C 35°C / 30°C 28days (244 mm) Wet 9.7h Good 85% Humid Wet View Details
February 29°C / 25°C 35°C / 30°C 25days (280 mm) Wet 9.4h Good 86% Very Muggy Wet View Details
March 29°C / 25°C 36°C / 30°C 28days (265 mm) Wet 10h Excellent 85% Humid Wet View Details
April 30°C / 25°C 36°C / 29°C 17days (166 mm) Wet 10.2h Excellent 82% Humid Poor View Details
May 30°C / 25°C 34°C / 29°C 8days (36 mm) Wet 10.6h Excellent 80% Humid Fair View Details
June best 29°C / 24°C 33°C / 27°C 4days (26 mm) Good 10.5h Excellent 78% Humid Good View Details
July best 29°C / 23°C 32°C / 26°C 2days (14 mm) Excellent 10.9h Excellent 74% Muggy Excellent View Details
August best 30°C / 23°C 33°C / 25°C 0days (1 mm) Excellent 11.2h Excellent 70% Muggy Excellent View Details
September 31°C / 23°C 34°C / 27°C 2days (6 mm) Excellent 11.3h Excellent 69% Muggy Fair View Details
October 32°C / 25°C 36°C / 29°C 8days (27 mm) Wet 11.7h Excellent 72% Muggy Fair View Details
November 31°C / 25°C 37°C / 30°C 19days (112 mm) Wet 11.2h Excellent 78% Humid Wet View Details
December 29°C / 25°C 36°C / 30°C 29days (325 mm) Wet 9.2h Good 84% Humid Wet View Details

Best Time to Visit Timor-Leste (2026)

Frequently Asked Questions

The best months to visit Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste is October, with average daytime highs of 32°C (89°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Timor-Leste is February, with average overnight lows of 25°C (77°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Timor-Leste is December, averaging 325mm of precipitation across 29 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Timor-Leste runs through December, January, March, February, with the heaviest rainfall in December. Based on 10-year averages for Dili.
Timor-Leste receives approximately 126 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is October with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Dili.
The least favorable months to visit Timor-Leste are January, February, March, December, primarily due to extreme heat, heavy rainfall, oppressive humidity. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August instead.
Average humidity in Timor-Leste is 79%, classified as humid. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Timor-Leste are 13 km/h (8 mph). The windiest month is August with peak winds reaching 17 km/h (11 mph) (gusts up to 38 km/h / 24 mph).
Timor-Leste averages 3 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 63%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in Timor-Leste is 23°C (73°F), which feels muggy and uncomfortable. Expect heavy perspiration during warmer months — stay hydrated and take breaks in air-conditioned spaces.
Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste ranges from 28°C (82°F) to 35°C (95°F) on average. Humidity and radiant heat mean it often feels warmer than the thermometer reads, especially in summer months.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Timor-Leste. It earns a climate score of 6.8/10 with Good.
For June in Timor-Leste, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 29°C (85°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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