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Timor-Leste Capital

Best time to visit Dili

Go inJune–September

Off the beaten track; the dry season is May to November.

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Dili month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryMixed31°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
FebruaryMixed31°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
MarchMixed31°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
AprilMixed31°CWetQuietCheapest–
MayGood31°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
JuneGreat30°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–
JulyGreat30°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–
AugustGreat30°CMostly dryQuietCheapestWhale migration
SeptemberGreat31°CMostly dryQuietCheapestWhale migration
OctoberGreat31°CSome rainQuietCheapestWhale migration
NovemberMixed32°CWetQuietCheapest–
DecemberPoor32°CVery wetQuietCheapest–

Festivals, events and seasons in Dili

  • Aug–Oct🌿 Whale migrationBlue whales and dolphins off Atauro Island.

Good to know

  • The heaviest rain falls in December–March.

Questions people ask

When is the best time to visit Dili?

The best time to visit Dili is June–September. Off the beaten track; the dry season is May to November.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Dili?

Fares to Dili stay fairly steady through the year; booking early matters more than the month.

When is Dili busiest?

Dili rarely gets overwhelmed by crowds.

What is the weather like in Dili?

November is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C, and June the coolest at 30°C. The wettest period is November–April.

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