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Timor Leste

Plan a visit or move to Timor Leste with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Timor Leste month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Timor Leste are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 31–32°C. October is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), August the coldest (average low 23°C), and December the wettest (about 212 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January29.625.82059.8
February29.225.420510.2
March29.525.220410.0
April30.424.614810.4
May31.424.88210.6
June31.023.75810.7
July30.722.73611.0
August31.322.51211.3
September31.523.13311.3
October31.824.25011.7
November31.425.112211.3
December30.225.62129.9

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What is being reported around Timor Leste

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People and places shaping Timor Leste

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Research updated Saturday, September 12, 2026
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Current public leadership

  • Xanana Gusmão

    Wikidata currently records this person as Timor Leste's head of government. Prime Minister and former President of East Timor.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Timor Leste has been verified yet.

Historical figures

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Local business and employers

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Suai Airport

    Wikidata places this site in Timor Leste. Airport in East Timor.

  • Oecusse Airport

    Wikidata places this site in Timor Leste. Airport in East Timor.

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01 · Overview

Timor Leste, in brief

Timor Leste is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Timor Leste took shape

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03 · Government

Government and public life in Timor Leste

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04 · Economy

Work and the economy in Timor Leste

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05 · Culture

Culture and creative life in Timor Leste

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06 · Travel

Travelling through Timor Leste

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Timor Leste

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08 · Questions

Questions about Timor Leste

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Frequently Asked Questions about Timor Leste

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

What is the capital city and population of Timor Leste?

The capital of Timor Leste is Dili, and the total national population is estimated at 1,267,972.

02 · Q&A

Where is Timor Leste located and what is its total area?

Timor Leste is located in Oceania, spanning an area of approximately 15,007 km².

03 · Q&A

What currency and languages are spoken in Timor Leste?

The official currency is Dollar (USD) and the recognized languages include tet, pt-TL, id, en.

04 · Q&A

What are the major cities and regions in Timor Leste?

Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Timor Leste include Dili, Maliana, Suai, Likisá, Aileu.

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