Climate Insights for Dili

Vera Cruz, East Timor

Hottest
October
30°C peak86°F peak
Coldest
August
22°C low71°F low
Wettest
March
280 mm rain11 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Dili is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,638 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 280 mm of rainfall. Dili sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Dili is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 64.5 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 11 in of rainfall. Dili sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 24°FebMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 24°MarMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 24°AprMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 24°MayMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 24°JunMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 23°JulMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°AugMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 22°SepMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 22°OctMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 23°NovMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 24°DecMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 24°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 83°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°FFebMax: 83°FAverage: 79°FMin: 75°FMarMax: 83°FAverage: 79°FMin: 75°FAprMax: 84°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FMayMax: 84°FAverage: 79°FMin: 75°FJunMax: 84°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FJulMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FAugMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 71°FSepMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 72°FOctMax: 86°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FNovMax: 85°FAverage: 80°FMin: 76°FDecMax: 83°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°F
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Min

Dili has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.Dili has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 15°F range. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 78°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 211mmFebPrecipitation: 204mmMarPrecipitation: 280mmAprPrecipitation: 199mmMayPrecipitation: 80mmJunPrecipitation: 45mmJulPrecipitation: 24mmAugPrecipitation: 8mmSepPrecipitation: 35mmOctPrecipitation: 87mmNovPrecipitation: 197mmDecPrecipitation: 268mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 8.3inFebPrecipitation: 8inMarPrecipitation: 11inAprPrecipitation: 7.8inMayPrecipitation: 3.1inJunPrecipitation: 1.8inJulPrecipitation: 1inAugPrecipitation: 0.3inSepPrecipitation: 1.4inOctPrecipitation: 3.4inNovPrecipitation: 7.8inDecPrecipitation: 10.5in
Precipitation

Dili is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,638 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 136 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 280 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 8 mm. That's 272 mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Dili is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 64.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.4 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 11 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.3 in. That's 10.7 in less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Dili is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Dili is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dili based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dili based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
24 °C76 °F
28 °C83 °F
8 km/h5 mph
211 mm8.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
24 °C75 °F
28 °C83 °F
8 km/h5 mph
204 mm8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
24 °C75 °F
28 °C83 °F
6 km/h4 mph
280 mm11 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
24 °C74 °F
29 °C84 °F
5 km/h3 mph
199 mm7.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C75 °F
29 °C84 °F
7 km/h5 mph
80 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C73 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
22 °C72 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
24 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C71 °F
30 °C85 °F
9 km/h6 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
22 °C72 °F
30 °C86 °F
8 km/h5 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C74 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h4 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
24 °C76 °F
29 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
197 mm7.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
24 °C76 °F
29 °C83 °F
6 km/h4 mph
268 mm10.5 in
0 cm0 in