Dili, Timor-Leste Weather
Dili hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 81°F (27°C) is about 6°F (3°C) below the typical July high of 87°F (31°C).
Current conditions in detail
Dili weather tomorrow (Sunday, July 19)
Tomorrow in Dili looks sunny, with a high of 81° and an overnight low of 70°. Rain is unlikely (8% chance). Winds top out near 8 mph, and the UV index reaches 9 (very high).
Dili 14-day forecast
About the weather in Dili
Located in Timor-Leste, Dili experiences a tropical wet-and-dry climate with year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. Afternoon temperatures peak near 89°F (32°C) in November and dip to about 87°F (31°C) in July, with around 50.7 inches (1287 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Dili weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: November - highs near 89°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: July - highs near 87°F (31°C)
- Record high: 98°F (36°C) · Record low: 64°F (18°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: February (25 rainy days) · Sunniest: October (11.7 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on November. Highs average 89°F (32°C) and overnight lows stay near 77°F (25°C). The coolest month is July, with typical highs of 87°F (31°C) and lows around 73°F (23°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 98°F (36°C) and dropped as low as 64°F (18°C).
Rain, sun and snow
February is usually the wettest month. It brings about 8.2 inches (209 mm) of rain over 25 days, while August is the driest. October brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.7 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
September through November
September through November in Dili brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 89°F (32°C) and nights around 75°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 34 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
December through February
December through February in Dili is hot, with daytime highs averaging 86°F (30°C) and nights around 78°F (26°C); expect showers on roughly 78 days across the season.
March through May
March through May in Dili is hot, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (30°C) and nights around 77°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 57 days across the season.
June through August
June through August in Dili is hot, with daytime highs averaging 88°F (31°C) and nights around 73°F (23°C); rain falls on about 16 days over the three months.
Average temperatures in Dili by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85° | 78° | 27 | 8.1 in | 9.9 h/day | 87% |
| February | 85° | 78° | 25 | 8.2 in | 10.2 h/day | 89% |
| March | 85° | 77° | 26 | 8.1 in | 10.1 h/day | 87% |
| April | 87° | 76° | 19 | 5.6 in | 10.4 h/day | 81% |
| May | 89° | 76° | 12 | 2.3 in | 10.6 h/day | 73% |
| June | 88° | 75° | 8 | 1.8 in | 10.7 h/day | 70% |
| July | 87° | 73° | 5 | 1.3 in | 11.0 h/day | 66% |
| August | 89° | 72° | 4 | 0.4 in | 11.3 h/day | 62% |
| September | 89° | 73° | 7 | 1.1 in | 11.3 h/day | 64% |
| October | 90° | 75° | 9 | 1.7 in | 11.7 h/day | 70% |
| November | 89° | 77° | 18 | 4.2 in | 11.5 h/day | 77% |
| December | 87° | 78° | 26 | 7.6 in | 10.1 h/day | 85% |