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Best time to visit Dili & Atauro

Barely visited coral seas, whales passing through in fall

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Highest-rated months
June, July, August, September, October
Other good months
May, November
Less favorable months
January, February, March, December

Editorial seasonal ratings describe conditions for a trip. They are not safety ratings or weather forecasts.

This destination has its own seasonal assessment.

Travel advisory snapshot

US advisory level 2

Snapshot checked 2026-10-13. Read current official guidance before booking. Seasonal suitability does not override a travel advisory.

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Weather by month

Monthly climate averages and seasonal ratings for Dili & Atauro. Temperatures are shown in Celsius and Fahrenheit; rainfall is in millimetres.
MonthSeasonal ratingDaytime highNighttime lowRainfallSea temperatureSeasonal reasons
January 2027Not ideal32°C / 90°F25.2°C / 77°F154 mm28.9°C / 84°FRainy season, Hot & humid
February 2027Not ideal32°C / 90°F24.7°C / 76°F138 mm28.6°C / 83°FRainy season, Hot & humid
March 2027Not ideal32.3°C / 90°F24.1°C / 75°F138 mm28.8°C / 84°FRainy season, Hot & humid
April 2027OK32.5°C / 91°F23.7°C / 75°F101 mm29.3°C / 85°FRainy season
May 2027Good32.2°C / 90°F23.3°C / 74°F95 mm29°C / 84°FDry season
June 2027Best31.7°C / 89°F22.1°C / 72°F44 mm28.3°C / 83°FDry season, Diving season
July 2027Best31.6°C / 89°F21.2°C / 70°F11 mm27.5°C / 82°FDry season, Diving season
August 2027Best31.1°C / 88°F20.7°C / 69°F7 mm27.1°C / 81°FDry season, Diving season
September 2027Best32°C / 90°F21.3°C / 70°F13 mm27.6°C / 82°FDry season, Diving season, Wildlife viewing
October 2026Best32.9°C / 91°F22.5°C / 73°F23 mm28.7°C / 84°FDry season, Diving season, Wildlife viewing
November 2026Good33.4°C / 92°F24.5°C / 76°F65 mm29.8°C / 86°FDry season, Wildlife viewing
December 2026Not ideal32.9°C / 91°F25.1°C / 77°F149 mm29.7°C / 85°FRainy season, Hot & humid

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Long-term averages, not a forecast. Temperature and rainfall: 1991–2020; humidity and cloud: 2001–2020; sea temperature: 1991–2020. Climate snapshot prepared 2026-10-04.

Event adjustments refer to the next occurrence of each month as of 2026-10-14; the year is shown in the table.

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When is the best time to visit Dili & Atauro?

The highest seasonal ratings in this assessment are in June, July, August, September, October. Compare the monthly reasons and climate below before choosing your dates. Editorial seasonal ratings describe conditions for a trip. They are not safety ratings or weather forecasts.

Do good seasonal ratings mean it is safe to travel?

No. Seasonal ratings describe timing, weather and experiences. Check current official travel advisories, entry requirements and local conditions before booking.

Sources and limits

This tool uses stored snapshots and is not updated in real time. Climate averages are not forecasts, and seasonal ratings are not safety assessments. Information may be incomplete or out of date. Before booking, check current official travel advisories, entry requirements, weather forecasts and local conditions.

TerraClimate · NASA POWER · NOAA OISST · Copernicus DEM GLO-90 (2021)

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