Our verdict
The best time to visit East Timor (Timor Leste) is October
The warmest month of the year in Dili, one of the most popular travel destinations in East Timor (Timor Leste), is October, where the average maximum temperature gets to around 33℃ (92℉). Temperatures can reach as high as 35℃ (94℉) on the hottest days in summer. In the winter, temperatures can get down to 23℃ (73℉) around February-time. In other areas of East Timor (Timor Leste), temperatures might differ so be sure to compare other destinations below.
If you’re keen to see the sights of East Timor (Timor Leste) during the day, the sun stays up the longest around August. On average it rains the most days in January, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.
Learn more about when to travel to East Timor (Timor Leste), the monthly weather breakdown for the most popular destinations, FAQs and much more below. Once you’ve decided when you want to go, use our handy tools to find the best prices to suit your budget on flights, transport/transfers, places to stay, and loads more!Quick links: Fast facts / Seasons / Average temperatures / FAQs / Map
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East Timor (Timor Leste) seasons
Before you plan your trip, it’s important to know when the seasons are as they may be different to yours depending on where you’re travelling from. East Timor (Timor Leste) is in the Southern hemisphere, so the seasons fall on:
Season | Months |
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Summer | December to February |
Autumn/fall | March to May |
Winter | June to August |
Spring | September to November |
Best time to visit the top destinations in East Timor (Timor Leste)
We’ve put together a breakdown of the average minimum and maximum temperatures by month, as well as the best times to visit for each. To learn more about these destinations including detailed climate breakdowns and much more, click or tap the city/destination name below.
City | Best time to visit | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Dili | October | ↑↓ | 30℃25℃ | 30℃25℃ | 31℃25℃ | 31℃25℃ | 31℃26℃ | 31℃25℃ | 31℃24℃ | 32℃24℃ | 33℃25℃ | 33℃26℃ | 33℃27℃ | 31℃26℃ |
Top FAQs
Check out these guides for the top must-see destinations in East Timor (Timor Leste):