The month in detail
What to expect in May
May is peak dry season in Dili. The air is warm and humidity more bearable than in the rainy season. Rain risk remains low (12% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. August (6.3/10) is significantly better if possible.
May ranks 4 out of 12 months in Dili. Compared to April: 10 pts fewer rainy days, +0.8h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
Feels like
very humid
22°
Daylight
11.6h of daylight
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Is May the right month?
The best month in Dili is August (6.3/10), 0.4 pt higher than May.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · East Timor
🗣️LanguagePortuguese
💶CurrencyUS Dollar ($)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️SafetySafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthSeptember · 32°C
❄️Coolest monthFebruary · 29°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJanuary · 46%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Other destinations in May
If May doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Dili ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
East TimorEquatorial tropical climate with a 6.3 → 5.0 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
8.56°S · 125.58°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Dili?
August is the best month with 31.0°C highs, 22.0°C lows, 9.4h of sunshine and 4.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Dili get in August?
Dili averages 9.4 sunshine hours per day in August. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 6.2/10.
What is the rainiest month in Dili?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Dili in August?
In August, overnight lows reach 22.0°C, while afternoon highs average 31.0°C.
Is Dili good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Dili scores 5.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains August with a score of 6.2/10.
When should you avoid Dili?
January is the most difficult month to visit Dili, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.