SeasonMapDili weather in December
Timor-Leste
December in Dili: hot, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 28 rainy days.
#12 of 12 months in Dili · #1119 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 50/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Dili climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 31°C / 89°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Sea temperature | 30°C / 85°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 253 mm / 10 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 28 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 25°C / 78°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 27 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Dili in December
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.
Quietschool holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst 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).
Toughest weatherDili's weather peaks July–September.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Dili in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Blue whale migration
1 Oct – 15 Dec · usuallyWhale seasonBook earlyPygmy blue whales and sperm whales move through the strait between Dili and Atauro on the southbound leg, close enough that day boats out of the harbour find them. The licensed operators are few and fill up. Source ↗
- Season
Wet season
MonsoonRisk28 rainy days and about 253 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
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Dili in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Dili?
- December in Dili: hot, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 28 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Dili on SeasonMap's comfort score (50/100).
- What is the weather like in Dili in December?
- In December, Dili averages a daily high of 31.4°C and a low of 26.1°C, with about 253.1 mm of rain over roughly 27.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Dili in December?
- Dili has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 27 in December.