Dili weather in May
In May, Dili sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 74 mm of rain across 12.2 wet days and about 11.6 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 37% of the time in May, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 42 min at the start of May to 11 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Dili's 6th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Dili's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 74 mm
- 12.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min
- 6:46 AM – 6:22 PM
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.07 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.5
- out of 10
Dili is capital of East Timor.
- Density
- 840/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1520
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical May day in Dili reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs on par with April and on par with June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 23 |
| 2 | 29 | 23 |
| 3 | 29 | 23 |
| 4 | 29 | 23 |
| 5 | 29 | 23 |
| 6 | 29 | 23 |
| 7 | 29 | 23 |
| 8 | 29 | 23 |
| 9 | 29 | 23 |
| 10 | 29 | 23 |
| 11 | 29 | 23 |
| 12 | 29 | 23 |
| 13 | 29 | 23 |
| 14 | 29 | 23 |
| 15 | 29 | 23 |
| 16 | 29 | 23 |
| 17 | 29 | 23 |
| 18 | 29 | 23 |
| 19 | 29 | 23 |
| 20 | 29 | 23 |
| 21 | 29 | 23 |
| 22 | 29 | 23 |
| 23 | 29 | 23 |
| 24 | 29 | 23 |
| 25 | 29 | 23 |
| 26 | 29 | 23 |
| 27 | 29 | 23 |
| 28 | 29 | 23 |
| 29 | 29 | 23 |
| 30 | 29 | 23 |
| 31 | 29 | 23 |
How May really feels in Dili
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
May sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Dili weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 4th-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 24° | 216 | 25.4 | 12.4 | 3.9 |
| Feb | 28° / 24° | 210 | 24.8 | 12.3 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 28° / 23° | 227 | 26.2 | 12.1 | 3.8 |
| Apr | 28° / 23° | 204 | 22.4 | 11.8 | 4.0 |
| May | 29° / 23° | 74 | 12.2 | 11.6 | 5.5 |
| Jun | 29° / 22° | 25 | 4.3 | 11.5 | 6.6 |
| Jul | 28° / 22° | 13 | 2.6 | 11.6 | 7.0 |
| Aug | 29° / 21° | 7 | 1.5 | 11.7 | 7.0 |
| Sep | 29° / 22° | 20 | 4.9 | 11.9 | 6.2 |
| Oct | 29° / 23° | 74 | 14.6 | 12.2 | 4.9 |
| Nov | 29° / 24° | 178 | 24.9 | 12.4 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 28° / 24° | 235 | 27.8 | 12.5 | 3.3 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 37% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 43%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 62 |
| Cloudier (%) | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 38 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51 | 49 |
| 2 | 51 | 49 |
| 3 | 51 | 49 |
| 4 | 51 | 49 |
| 5 | 51 | 49 |
| 6 | 51 | 49 |
| 7 | 51 | 49 |
| 8 | 52 | 48 |
| 9 | 52 | 48 |
| 10 | 54 | 46 |
| 11 | 55 | 45 |
| 12 | 55 | 45 |
| 13 | 56 | 44 |
| 14 | 57 | 43 |
| 15 | 59 | 41 |
| 16 | 59 | 41 |
| 17 | 60 | 40 |
| 18 | 60 | 40 |
| 19 | 61 | 39 |
| 20 | 61 | 39 |
| 21 | 62 | 38 |
| 22 | 62 | 38 |
| 23 | 62 | 38 |
| 24 | 62 | 38 |
| 25 | 62 | 38 |
| 26 | 62 | 38 |
| 27 | 62 | 38 |
| 28 | 62 | 38 |
| 29 | 61 | 39 |
| 30 | 61 | 39 |
| 31 | 62 | 38 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Dili gets around 74 mm of rain over 12.2 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 39% and peaks near 49% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 49 |
| 2 | 48 |
| 3 | 47 |
| 4 | 46 |
| 5 | 46 |
| 6 | 45 |
| 7 | 45 |
| 8 | 45 |
| 9 | 45 |
| 10 | 44 |
| 11 | 44 |
| 12 | 44 |
| 13 | 43 |
| 14 | 43 |
| 15 | 43 |
| 16 | 42 |
| 17 | 42 |
| 18 | 41 |
| 19 | 40 |
| 20 | 39 |
| 21 | 38 |
| 22 | 36 |
| 23 | 35 |
| 24 | 33 |
| 25 | 32 |
| 26 | 30 |
| 27 | 28 |
| 28 | 27 |
| 29 | 25 |
| 30 | 24 |
| 31 | 23 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the oppressive band about 65% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 98% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Muggy (%) | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 |
| Oppressive (%) | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 49 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 21 | 79 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 22 | 78 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 | 23 | 77 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 | 24 | 76 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 | 25 | 75 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 | 25 | 75 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 | 26 | 74 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 | 27 | 73 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 | 28 | 72 | 0 |
| 10 | 1 | 28 | 71 | 0 |
| 11 | 1 | 29 | 70 | 0 |
| 12 | 1 | 30 | 69 | 0 |
| 13 | 1 | 30 | 69 | 0 |
| 14 | 1 | 31 | 68 | 0 |
| 15 | 1 | 32 | 67 | 0 |
| 16 | 1 | 32 | 67 | 0 |
| 17 | 1 | 33 | 65 | 1 |
| 18 | 1 | 34 | 64 | 1 |
| 19 | 1 | 35 | 63 | 1 |
| 20 | 2 | 36 | 61 | 1 |
| 21 | 2 | 37 | 60 | 1 |
| 22 | 2 | 37 | 60 | 1 |
| 23 | 2 | 38 | 59 | 1 |
| 24 | 3 | 39 | 58 | 0 |
| 25 | 3 | 40 | 57 | 0 |
| 26 | 3 | 41 | 56 | 0 |
| 27 | 4 | 42 | 54 | 0 |
| 28 | 4 | 43 | 53 | 0 |
| 29 | 4 | 44 | 52 | 0 |
| 30 | 5 | 45 | 50 | 0 |
| 31 | 5 | 46 | 49 | 0 |
Wind in May
Winds average 7 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 11 h 42 min at the start of May to 11 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 6:44 AM to 6:49 AM, and sunset from 6:26 PM to 6:21 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.7 | 6:44 | 6:26 |
| 2 | 11.7 | 6:44 | 6:26 |
| 3 | 11.7 | 6:44 | 6:25 |
| 4 | 11.7 | 6:44 | 6:25 |
| 5 | 11.7 | 6:44 | 6:25 |
| 6 | 11.7 | 6:44 | 6:24 |
| 7 | 11.7 | 6:44 | 6:24 |
| 8 | 11.7 | 6:44 | 6:24 |
| 9 | 11.7 | 6:45 | 6:24 |
| 10 | 11.6 | 6:45 | 6:23 |
| 11 | 11.6 | 6:45 | 6:23 |
| 12 | 11.6 | 6:45 | 6:23 |
| 13 | 11.6 | 6:45 | 6:23 |
| 14 | 11.6 | 6:45 | 6:23 |
| 15 | 11.6 | 6:45 | 6:22 |
| 16 | 11.6 | 6:46 | 6:22 |
| 17 | 11.6 | 6:46 | 6:22 |
| 18 | 11.6 | 6:46 | 6:22 |
| 19 | 11.6 | 6:46 | 6:22 |
| 20 | 11.6 | 6:46 | 6:22 |
| 21 | 11.6 | 6:47 | 6:22 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 6:47 | 6:22 |
| 23 | 11.6 | 6:47 | 6:21 |
| 24 | 11.6 | 6:47 | 6:21 |
| 25 | 11.6 | 6:47 | 6:21 |
| 26 | 11.6 | 6:48 | 6:21 |
| 27 | 11.6 | 6:48 | 6:21 |
| 28 | 11.6 | 6:48 | 6:21 |
| 29 | 11.5 | 6:48 | 6:21 |
| 30 | 11.5 | 6:49 | 6:21 |
| 31 | 11.5 | 6:49 | 6:21 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 5.07 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.88 kWh/m² to a high of 6.83 kWh/m² in October across the year — May's 5.07 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.9 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Dili
None of Dili's seasonal hazards are active in May. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Dili sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Dili's rainy season runs November–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Dili?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a reasonable time to visit Dili for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Dili in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Dili sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 12 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Dili in May
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 21 km away) is warmest in November at about 30°C and coldest in August near 27°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 28 | Tropical |
| Jul | 28 | Warm |
| Aug | 27 | Warm |
| Sep | 28 | Warm |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 30 | Tropical |
| Dec | 30 | Tropical |
UV index in Dili in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Dili peaks around February 22 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 11 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 14 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 14 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Where is Dili?
Dili sits at 8.6°S, 125.6°E, 3 m above sea level, in Timor Leste. The nearest listed city is Aileu, 19 km away.
Topography around Dili
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Dili.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Dili has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 422 m around an average of 52 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,468 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,916 m.
The land around Dili is covered by artificial surfaces (39%), water (28%) and trees (23%) within 3 km, water (44%) and trees (32%) within 16 km, and water (52%) and trees (34%) within 80 km.
Timor Leste travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / E / F / I
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 28% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,341
- 2025
- Homicide rate
- 4.1
- per 100k, 2015
- Road deaths
- 11.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Dili (-8.5586°, 125.5736°, elevation 3 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).