Timor Leste Climate
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.
Climate of Timor Leste
Timor-Leste lies in a humid sub-equatorial climate zone. There is a distinct dry and rainy season, which runs slightly differently in different regions of the country.
The dry season lasts from May to November and is associated with the influx of dry, continental air masses from over Australia. The temperature during this time ranges from 20°C - 33°C, rainfall is low at around 550 mm to 1,000 mm. By the end of October, humidity increases (amplified by monsoon clouds).
The rainy season lasts from December to April. The northwest monsoon brings an increase in temperature, which fluctuates between 29°C - 35°C, thunderstorms and heavy rains occur. Local floods and landslides may occur. This is the time when the country is overgrown with lush vegetation.
Mountainous areas tend to be slightly cooler and wetter. Annual rainfall is up to 3,000 mm.
Friday 23 MayUpdate 2025-05-22 00:40 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
Humidity
74%Cloud cover
89%Wind speed
8.9 mphChance of rain
10%Saturday 24 MayUpdate 2025-05-22 00:40 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
Humidity
75%Cloud cover
73%Wind speed
7.4 mphChance of rain
74%Sunday 25 MayUpdate 2025-05-22 00:40 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
Humidity
79%Cloud cover
91%Wind speed
13.7 mphChance of rain
81%Monday 26 MayUpdate 2025-05-22 00:40 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
Humidity
79%Cloud cover
66%Wind speed
11.9 mphChance of rain
84%Tuesday 27 MayUpdate 2025-05-22 00:40 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
Humidity
77%Cloud cover
39%Wind speed
5.2 mphChance of rain
90%Climate and Average Weather in Timor Leste
General weather conditions each month by city.
Weather Map
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.
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