The climate of East Timor

The current climate in East Timor features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 27°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 29°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 19°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for East Timor.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in East Timor in recent years was 37°C in November 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 19°C in July 2023.

Rainfall amount

On average, East Timor receives 1508 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

The climate in East Timor is based on weather data from Dili. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in East Timor to get the full picture of the climate.

Best time to visit East Timor?

The best time to visit East Timor for sunny weather is May through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit East Timor. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of East Timor

The climate table of East Timor shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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Temp. max (°C) 29 28 30 29 28 27 27 28 29 31 31 30
Temp. min (°C) 23 24 24 25 21 20 19 20 22 22 22 24
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Precipitation (mm) 312 277 196 123 72 47 37 8,3 19 35 128 253
UV Index 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 9 9 10 9 8

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in East Timor. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in East Timor

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Yearly Temperature in East Timor

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in East Timor. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in East Timor

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Total Yearly Precipitation in East Timor

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in East Timor. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in East Timor

Weather experiences in East Timor

The weather in East Timor is rated an average of 3,8 out of 5 stars by 8 visitors. Have you been to East Timor? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.

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was here in March Weather experience:Okay

One day could see both sunshine and rain. The average temperature during the day was 30 degrees Celsius and dropped to about 25 degrees at night. Sufficient experience.

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was here in February Weather experience:Good

February in East Timor was very pleasant with lots of sunshine followed by short but heavy rains that made for pleasant temperatures. Warm but not muggy, ideal for relaxing and experiencing the local culture.

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was here in September Weather experience:Good

Warm but cool pleasant breezes. It rains occasionally, but mostly it is sunny!

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was here in November Weather experience:Good

November in East Timor is surprisingly pleasant, with tropical showers in the afternoon. The day is sunny and warm, ideal for active recreation. Bring a light jacket if it rains.

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was here in May Weather experience:Good

It was sunny, but not too hot, and occasional showers provided a welcome coolness. Ideal weather for active relaxation.

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was here in June Weather experience:Good

June in Timor-Leste was pleasant, with sunny days and little rain. The temperature was perfect for outdoor activities. Mosquitoes were a problem, although there was plenty to do.

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was here in January Weather experience:Okay

Lots of rain and high humidity. There were warm days, but the showers were unpredictable.

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was here in December Weather experience:Good

The heat was intense, but the constant sunshine was great. Wear light clothing and stay hydrated!

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Average weather in East Timor by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for East Timor. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.