Dili
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Dili month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Dili 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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01 · OverviewDili, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Dili took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Dili
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Dili
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Dili
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Dili
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Dili
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Dili
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dili
Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.
01 · Q&AWhere is Dili located and what are its coordinates?
Dili is situated in Timor Leste at geographic coordinates -8.5586, 125.5736 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Dili?
Dili has a recorded population of approximately 150,000 and observes the Asia/Dili time zone (USD).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Dili?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Dili include tet, pt-TL, id, en, and the circulating currency is USD.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Dili?
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