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Timor-Leste Weather by Month
Month-by-month weather for Timor-Leste: temperatures, rainfall, rainy days and sea temperature in Dili, plus holidays, festivals and what each month is best for.
Last verified: Climate normals from the national meteorological services; events from official sources
By David
Quick answer · as of October 2026
Timor-Leste is hot on the coast all year, with Dili highs of 31 to 33°C, and has two seasons: dry from about May to November and wet from December to April. Dili gets about 779 mm of rain a year, almost all of it in the wet season. June to September is the best time to visit; late October to November is whale season.
- Best months
- June to September
- Driest months
- August and September
- Wettest month
- January
- Whale season
- Late October–November
Dili weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Sea | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C | 24°C | 175 mm | 14 | 29°C | Wet: plan for rain |
| February | 31°C | 24°C | 143 mm | 12 | 29°C | Wet: plan for rain |
| March | 31°C | 24°C | 114 mm | 11 | 29°C | Wet: plan for rain |
| April | 32°C | 24°C | 64 mm | 7 | 29°C | Mixed: rains easing |
| May | 32°C | 23°C | 30 mm | 4 | 29°C | Good time to visit |
| June | 31°C | 22°C | 18 mm | 2 | 28°C | Best time to visit |
| July | 31°C | 22°C | 11 mm | 2 | 27°C | Best time to visit |
| August | 31°C | 21°C | 7 mm | 1 | 27°C | Best time to visit |
| September | 32°C | 22°C | 5 mm | 1 | 28°C | Best time to visit |
| October | 32°C | 23°C | 16 mm | 2 | 29°C | Good time to visit |
| November | 33°C | 24°C | 53 mm | 5 | 30°C | Good time to visit |
| December | 32°C | 24°C | 142 mm | 13 | 30°C | Wet: plan for rain |
Choose a month
Wet season
Timor-Leste in January
31°C highs, 175 mm of rain. Wet: plan for rain.
Wet season
Timor-Leste in February
31°C highs, 143 mm of rain. Wet: plan for rain.
Wet season
Timor-Leste in March
31°C highs, 114 mm of rain. Wet: plan for rain.
Wet season
Timor-Leste in April
32°C highs, 64 mm of rain. Mixed: rains easing.
End of the rains
Timor-Leste in May
32°C highs, 30 mm of rain. Good time to visit.
Dry season
Timor-Leste in June
31°C highs, 18 mm of rain. Best time to visit.
Dry season
Timor-Leste in July
31°C highs, 11 mm of rain. Best time to visit.
Dry season
Timor-Leste in August
31°C highs, 7 mm of rain. Best time to visit.
Dry season
Timor-Leste in September
32°C highs, 5 mm of rain. Best time to visit.
Late dry season
Timor-Leste in October
32°C highs, 16 mm of rain. Good time to visit.
Late dry season
Timor-Leste in November
33°C highs, 53 mm of rain. Good time to visit.
Wet season
Timor-Leste in December
32°C highs, 142 mm of rain. Wet: plan for rain.
Mountains and the south coast
These figures are for Dili, on the dry north coast. The mountains are much cooler: above 1,000 metres evenings are cool, and at the summit of Mount Ramelau (2,963 m) it can drop below 5°C before dawn. The mountains and the south coast also get more rain than Dili, and rains start earlier inland, from the end of September or October. See when to go.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Timor-Leste?
June to September are the best months: dry, sunny, with calm seas and clear mountain views. August and September are the driest. Late October and November add whale watching but are hotter.
What is the wettest month in Timor-Leste?
January, when Dili averages about 175 mm of rain over 14 days. The wet season runs roughly December to April, and the mountains and south coast get more rain than Dili.
What is the hottest month in Timor-Leste?
November, when Dili's average high is about 33°C. Temperatures on the coast vary little through the year, with highs of 31 to 33°C every month.
Sources
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