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Usual weather in Timor-Leste

Do you need to know, when is the best time to go to Timor-Leste? Then you should take a look here, what weather you can expect there during the year.

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What weather to expect in Timor-Leste

The climate of Timor-Leste is tropical. You can expect hot and humid weather here. There are distinct rainy and dry seasons. Rainy season is from December to April, the dry season is from May to November.

When speaking about the usual weather in this state, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Timor-Leste.

Let's look now what weather you can expect here. (Warning: As we don't have reliable data for this country, we use data from nearby locations for these statistics.) The warmest month here is November, the average maximum temperature is 34.3 ℃ (93.74 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 24.6 ℃ (76.28 ℉). The coldest month here is July, the average maximum temperature is 31 ℃ (87.8 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 18.7 ℃ (65.66 ℉). The most rainy month here is February, the average number of rainy days is 21.7. The least rainy month here is June, the average number of rainy days is 0.7.

When travelling to some places in Timor-Leste, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. The highest point here is Foho Tatamailau (2963 m) and the lowest point is Timor Sea Savu Sea and Banda Sea (0 m). So there are quite big differences in altitudes in this country, so you can expect the weather to be different in different altitudes as well. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)

Please, keep in mind, that this is not a weather forecast, but the information about the usual weather (average). This should help you to decide, when is the best time to go to Timor-Leste. Read more details about the typical weather there in all individual months below:

January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December

January

Typical (usual) weather in Timor-Leste in January is this: The average highest temperature in Timor-Leste in January is 32.2 ℃ (89.96 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 24.3 ℃ (75.74 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32.35 ℃ (90.23 ℉). At the end of January you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32.2 ℃ (89.96 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 21.5. The average rainfall is 423.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:46 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:42 and at the end of the month 12:36.This data is approximate because we do not have exact data for this country. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

February

Typical (usual) weather in Timor-Leste in February is this: The average highest temperature in Timor-Leste in February is 32.2 ℃ (89.96 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 25.2 ℃ (77.36 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32.2 ℃ (89.96 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32.35 ℃ (90.23 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 21.7. The average rainfall is 415.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:36 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:28 and at the end of the month 12:19.This data is approximate because we do not have exact data for this country. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

March

Typical (usual) weather in Timor-Leste in March is this: The average highest temperature in Timor-Leste in March is 32.5 ℃ (90.5 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 23.9 ℃ (75.02 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32.35 ℃ (90.23 ℉). At the end of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32.4 ℃ (90.32 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 20.4. The average rainfall is 337.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:19 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:09 and at the end of the month 11:59.This data is approximate because we do not have exact data for this country. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

April

Typical (usual) weather in Timor-Leste in April is this: The average highest temperature in Timor-Leste in April is 32.3 ℃ (90.14 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 23.3 ℃ (73.94 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32.4 ℃ (90.32 ℉). At the end of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32.5 ℃ (90.5 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 12.9. The average rainfall is 176.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:59 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:50 and at the end of the month 11:42.This data is approximate because we do not have exact data for this country. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

May

Typical (usual) weather in Timor-Leste in May is this: The average highest temperature in Timor-Leste in May is 32.7 ℃ (90.86 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 21.9 ℃ (71.42 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32.5 ℃ (90.5 ℉). At the end of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32.2 ℃ (89.96 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 3.8. The average rainfall is 27.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:42 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:35 and at the end of the month 11:30.This data is approximate because we do not have exact data for this country. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

June

Typical (usual) weather in Timor-Leste in June is this: The average highest temperature in Timor-Leste in June is 31.7 ℃ (89.06 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 18.9 ℃ (66.02 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32.2 ℃ (89.96 ℉). At the end of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 31.35 ℃ (88.43 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 0.7. The average rainfall is 2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:30 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:27 and at the end of the month 11:27.This data is approximate because we do not have exact data for this country. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

July

Typical (usual) weather in Timor-Leste in July is this: The average highest temperature in Timor-Leste in July is 31 ℃ (87.8 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 18.7 ℃ (65.66 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 31.35 ℃ (88.43 ℉). At the end of July you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 31.45 ℃ (88.61 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 1.2. The average rainfall is 4.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:27 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:30 and at the end of the month 11:35.This data is approximate because we do not have exact data for this country. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

August

Typical (usual) weather in Timor-Leste in August is this: The average highest temperature in Timor-Leste in August is 31.9 ℃ (89.42 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 19.1 ℃ (66.38 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 31.45 ℃ (88.61 ℉). At the end of August you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32.75 ℃ (90.95 ℉). The average number of rainy days in August is 1.3. The average rainfall is 7.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:35 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:42 and at the end of the month 11:51.This data is approximate because we do not have exact data for this country. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

September

Typical (usual) weather in Timor-Leste in September is this: The average highest temperature in Timor-Leste in September is 33.6 ℃ (92.48 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 21.9 ℃ (71.42 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32.75 ℃ (90.95 ℉). At the end of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 33.4 ℃ (92.12 ℉). The average number of rainy days in September is 3.3. The average rainfall is 26.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:51 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:00 and at the end of the month 12:09.This data is approximate because we do not have exact data for this country. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

October

Typical (usual) weather in Timor-Leste in October is this: The average highest temperature in Timor-Leste in October is 33.2 ℃ (91.76 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 23.2 ℃ (73.76 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 33.4 ℃ (92.12 ℉). At the end of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 33.75 ℃ (92.75 ℉). The average number of rainy days in October is 8.8. The average rainfall is 86.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:09 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:18 and at the end of the month 12:28.This data is approximate because we do not have exact data for this country. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

November

Typical (usual) weather in Timor-Leste in November is this: The average highest temperature in Timor-Leste in November is 34.3 ℃ (93.74 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 24.6 ℃ (76.28 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 33.75 ℃ (92.75 ℉). At the end of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 33.4 ℃ (92.12 ℉). The average number of rainy days in November is 14.6. The average rainfall is 174.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:28 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:36 and at the end of the month 12:42.This data is approximate because we do not have exact data for this country. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

December

Typical (usual) weather in Timor-Leste in December is this: The average highest temperature in Timor-Leste in December is 32.5 ℃ (90.5 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 24.5 ℃ (76.1 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 33.4 ℃ (92.12 ℉). At the end of December you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32.35 ℃ (90.23 ℉). The average number of rainy days in December is 18.9. The average rainfall is 356.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:42 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:46 and at the end of the month 12:47.This data is approximate because we do not have exact data for this country. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.



When you read about the number of mm of rainfall, you should know this: Light rain is when the precipitation rate is less than 2.5 mm (0.1 in) per hour. For moderate rain this number is between 2.5 mm and 10 mm (0.4 in), for heavy rain it is 10 mm - 50 mm (2.0 in). Violent rain has this number higher than 50 mm per hour.