SeasonMapDili weather in August
Timor-Leste
August in Dili: sweltering, dry, with clean air — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons.
#1 of 12 months in Dili · #701 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 79/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Dili climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 33°C / 91°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Sea temperature | 27°C / 81°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 1 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 69% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 69°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 25 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Dili in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Busyschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Dili's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherDili's weather peaks June–August.
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What's on in Dili in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Dry season and road access
1 May – 30 Nov · usuallyThe months the mountain roads to Maubisse and Baucau are reliably passable and the Atauro crossing keeps to its schedule. Outside them a washed-out culvert can cut a district off for days. Source ↗
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Dili in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Dili?
- August in Dili: sweltering, dry, with clean air — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Dili on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
- What is the weather like in Dili in August?
- In August, Dili averages a daily high of 32.5°C and a low of 22.8°C, with about 1.1 mm of rain over roughly 0.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Dili in August?
- Dili has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 25 in August.