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When Is the Best Time To Visit Timor Leste?

The answer to the question of what is the best month to visit Timor Leste depends on what you are interested in doing during your stay. Here you can see an overview of each month and its typical weather conditions.

Tourist Season in Timor Leste

Holidays & Events

The best time to visit East Timor is the dry season from May to October. During this period, temperatures are most pleasant and rainfall is not too troublesome.

The months of the rainy season (December to April) bring increased rainfall and complicate travel somewhat. The rains cause flooding and landslides, and some roads become impassable.

Tourist season month by month. Legend

Tourist season - time period with sightseeing-friendly weather (or sunbathing in the case of small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical spread, the most visited places were taken into account and the data were averaged. For selected countries, seasonal holidays were also taken into account, as long as they significantly affect the tourist traffic in this period.

The best time to travel, you can count on very good weather.

A good time to travel, however, sometimes there can be some weather conditions that make the visit a bit difficult.

Travel possible, but it is not the best time. The weather at this time can be very unpredictable, with a tendency to be bad.

Travel is not recommended, the weather at this time can make sightseeing/resting very difficult or even impossible.

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Average temperatures throughout a year for Dili (°F)

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There is a danger of earthquakes, tsunamis and tropical cyclones in East Timor.
Whale watching - the best time is September-November.

Season and weather by month

January

Jan

Rainy period. The weather, despite increased rainfall, is fairly favorable in Dili and Baucau.

Beachcombing and vacationing in and around Pante Makasar (Oecussi) is not recommended during this month.

Holidays and observances in Timor Leste

01 Jan 2025 - New Year's Day

February

Feb

Rainy month. Rainfall intensifies, but despite this, the weather is not the worst in Dili and Baucau.

Beachcombing is not recommended during this time, nor is travel to the Pante Makasar (Oecussi) area, where the rains are somewhat heavier.

March - April

Mar

Apr

The next few months of the rainy season. The weather in Dili and Baucau is moderately good, but unfavorable for those who want to relax on the beaches and visit the Pante Makasar (Oecussi) area.

Holidays and observances in Timor Leste

03 Mar 2025 - Veterans Day
30 Mar 2025 - Idul Fitri
18 Apr 2025 - Holy Friday

May - September

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

The dry season, the weather is becoming more pleasant across the country. It's warm, sunny, and the rains are slowly disappearing. The ideal time to travel to all regions of East Timor.

The most favorable time for beachcombing and enjoying the sea.

Holidays and observances in Timor Leste

01 May 2025 - Labour Day
20 May 2025 - Independence Restoration Day
06 Jun 2025 - Idul Adha
19 Jun 2025 - Corpus Christi
30 Aug 2025 - Popular Consultation Day

October - November

Oct

Nov

The weather is not as ideal as in previous months, but still favorable. Very good conditions in Baucau, correct in Dili and Pante Makasar (Oecussi).

Holidays and observances in Timor Leste

28 Nov 2024 - Independence Day
01 Nov 2025 - All Saints' Day
02 Nov 2025 - All Souls' Day
12 Nov 2025 - National Youth Day

December

Dec

The return of the rainy season, rainfall is gradually increasing. The weather in Dili and Baucau is correct, it is still warm and the rains do not hinder rest.

An inauspicious time for beachcombing and travel to the Pante Makasar (Oecussi) area.

Holidays and observances in Timor Leste

07 Dec 2024 - Memorial Day
08 Dec 2024 - Immaculate Conception
25 Dec 2024 - Christmas Day
31 Dec 2024 - National Heroes Day

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RAIN - Days with precipitation

DAY - Average length of day

SUN - Sunshine hours per day (cloudless weather)

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The icons next to the month name indicate the convenience of the date for visiting the selected area/territory/ country. They are only a suggestion and should not be used as the final criterion for selecting your travel date. The season is defined as the time period with the weather favorable for sightseeing (or sunbathing - small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical range, the most touristic places were included.