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Timor Leste Climate

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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.

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.

Dili

Friday 21 Nov
Update 2025-11-20 14:36 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.

cloudy
85°F
Humidity
74%
Cloud cover
98%
Wind speed
15.9 mph
Chance of rain
32%
Dili

Saturday 22 Nov
Update 2025-11-20 14:36 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.

rain
85°F
Humidity
76%
Cloud cover
91%
Wind speed
18.8 mph
Chance of rain
97%
Dili

Sunday 23 Nov
Update 2025-11-20 14:36 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.

rain
85°F
Humidity
77%
Cloud cover
93%
Wind speed
20.6 mph
Chance of rain
90%
Dili

Monday 24 Nov
Update 2025-11-20 14:36 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.

rain
85°F
Humidity
77%
Cloud cover
92%
Wind speed
19.9 mph
Chance of rain
94%
Dili

Tuesday 25 Nov
Update 2025-11-20 14:36 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.

rain
85°F
Humidity
76%
Cloud cover
66%
Wind speed
17.6 mph
Chance of rain
94%

Climate and Average Weather in Timor Leste

General weather conditions each month by city.

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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.

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