The climate in Dili during May can be summarized as hot, humid and damp.
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.
| Daytime temperature | 29.2°C 84.5°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 19.1°C 66.3°F |
| Average temperature | 24.1°C 75.4°F |
| Daily sunshine | 8.5 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 111 mm 4.4 ins |
| Rainy days | 8 days |
| Sea temperature | 28.9°C 84.1°F |
| Humidity | 70% |
| Windspeed | 14.4kph 9 mph |
On average May is the 5th wettest 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.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Dili in May 2025.
| 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 |