SeasonMapDili weather in May
Timor-Leste
May in Dili: hot, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Dili · #970 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 72/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Dili climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 31°C / 88°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Sea temperature | 29°C / 85°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 42 mm / 1.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 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 May
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.
BusyRestoration of Independence Day, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(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).
Fair weatherDili's weather peaks July–September.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Dili in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
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 ↗
- Holiday
Restoration of Independence Day
20 MayNational holidayCrowdedClosuresThe 20th of May is the national day, with a state ceremony in Dili and everything official closed. Hotels in the capital are taken by visiting delegations rather than travellers. Source ↗
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Dili in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Dili?
- May in Dili: hot, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Dili on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
- What is the weather like in Dili in May?
- In May, Dili averages a daily high of 31°C and a low of 24.7°C, with about 42.3 mm of rain over roughly 7.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Dili in May?
- Dili has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 25 in May.