Dili Weather History
Timor-Leste · Asia · Weather data 1976–today
Dili sits 953km from the equator, 11m above sea level. That combination gives it a hot climate with one clear dry season (Tropical savanna climate). Its record high is 36.7°C, set 2002-10-15, its record low 17.6°C, set 1994-07-14.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dili
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Dili?
The highest temperature in this record for Dili is 36.7°C, measured on 2002-10-15. That is a recorded daily value from Dili's own series covering 1976 to 2020, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Dili?
The lowest temperature in this record for Dili is 17.6°C, measured on 1994-07-14. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2020.
How much rain does Dili get a year?
Dili averages 1323mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 164 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 45 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Dili?
On 1986-06-21, 124.3mm fell on Dili, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 9% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Dili get a year?
Dili averages 3903 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 10.7 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Dili?
Across the summer months Dili averages a daytime high near 30.2°C, while winter nights average 22.7°C. The seasons here are set from Dili's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Dili?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Dili is 31 km/h, on 2001-02-14. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
