When is the best time to go to Dili

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Dili, East Timor. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Dili weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Dili are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Dili January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 187mm 6.7hrs 13.3hrs 29°C

Hot, humid and wet weather often prevails in Dili during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dili for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Dili and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Dili with around 187mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Dili weather in January »

February

Dili February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 174mm 6.3hrs 13.1hrs 29°C

February in Dili is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dili for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Dili and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Dili with around 174mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Dili weather in February »

March

Dili March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 173mm 7hrs 12.9hrs 29°C

The weather in March in Dili is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dili for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Dili and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Dili with around 173mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Dili weather in March »

April

Dili April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 99mm 8.4hrs 12.6hrs 29°C

Dili's weather in April is typically hot, humid and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dili.

April is in the fall / autumn in Dili and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Dili with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Dili weather in April »

May

Dili May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 111mm 8.5hrs 12.5hrs 29°C

May is a damp, humid month in Dili and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dili for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the fall / autumn in Dili and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Dili with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Dili weather in May »

June

Dili June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 69mm 8.4hrs 13.3hrs 28°C

June in Dili is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dili.

June is in the winter in Dili and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Dili with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Dili weather in June »

July

Dili July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 52mm 8.3hrs 13.1hrs 27°C

July in Dili is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Dili, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Dili and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Dili with around 52mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Dili weather in July »

August

Dili August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 27mm 8.9hrs 12.9hrs 27°C

The weather in August in Dili is characteristically warm and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dili, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Dili and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Dili with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Dili weather in August »

September

Dili September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 33mm 9.3hrs 12.6hrs 28°C

Dili's weather in September is typically hot and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Dili, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Dili and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Dili with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Dili weather in September »

October

Dili October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 52mm 9.6hrs 12.5hrs 29°C

October is a reasonably dry month in Dili and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Dili, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

October is in the spring in Dili and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Dili with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Dili weather in October »

November

Dili November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 94mm 9hrs 13.3hrs 30°C

The weather in November in Dili is characteristically hot and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dili.

November is in the spring in Dili and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Dili with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Dili weather in November »

December

Dili December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 176mm 7.1hrs 13.1hrs 30°C

December in Dili is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dili for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Dili and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Dili with around 176mm 6.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Dili weather in December »

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Dili weather stats

Dili weather statistics
Hottest month: January 29°C 84.2°F
Driest month: August 27mm 1.1ins
Sunniest month: October 9.6hrs
Coldest month: August 28.1°C 82.6°F
Wettest month: January 187mm 7.4ins
Warmest sea: December 29.9°C 85.8°F
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