SeasonMapDili weather in November
Timor-Leste
November in Dili: hot, rainy, with clean air — a gamble, with sticky heat.
#7 of 12 months in Dili · #947 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 64/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Dili climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 33°C / 91°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Sea temperature | 30°C / 86°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 86 mm / 3.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Dili in November
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.
Shoulder seasonan ordinary month(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 November
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 ↗
- 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 ↗
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Dili in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Dili?
- November in Dili: hot, rainy, with clean air — a gamble, with sticky heat. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Dili on SeasonMap's comfort score (64/100).
- What is the weather like in Dili in November?
- In November, Dili averages a daily high of 33°C and a low of 26.2°C, with about 85.8 mm of rain over roughly 17.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Dili in November?
- Dili has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in November.