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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Climate normals · 2016–2025
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.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.6 | 25.8 | 205 | 9.8 |
| February | 29.2 | 25.4 | 205 | 10.2 |
| March | 29.5 | 25.2 | 204 | 10.0 |
| April | 30.4 | 24.6 | 148 | 10.4 |
| May | 31.4 | 24.8 | 82 | 10.6 |
| June | 31.0 | 23.7 | 58 | 10.7 |
| July | 30.7 | 22.7 | 36 | 11.0 |
| August | 31.3 | 22.5 | 12 | 11.3 |
| September | 31.5 | 23.1 | 33 | 11.3 |
| October | 31.8 | 24.2 | 50 | 11.7 |
| November | 31.4 | 25.1 | 122 | 11.3 |
| December | 30.2 | 25.6 | 212 | 9.9 |
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People and places shaping Timor Leste
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01 · OverviewTimor Leste, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Timor Leste took shape
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03 · GovernmentGovernment and public life in Timor Leste
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04 · EconomyWork and the economy in Timor Leste
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05 · CultureCulture and creative life in Timor Leste
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06 · TravelTravelling through Timor Leste
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Timor Leste
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Timor Leste
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Frequently Asked Questions about Timor Leste
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01 · Q&AWhat 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&AWhere 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&AWhat 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&AWhat 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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