SeasonMapDili weather in October
Timor-Leste
October in Dili: sweltering, dry, with clean air — fine if you can take 39°C afternoons.
#6 of 12 months in Dili · #887 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 69/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Dili climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 34°C / 93°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 39°C / 102°F | |
| Sea temperature | 29°C / 84°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 28 mm / 1.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 29 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Dili in October
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 seasonschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, an 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 June–August.
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What's on in Dili in October
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 October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Dili?
- October in Dili: sweltering, dry, with clean air — fine if you can take 39°C afternoons. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Dili on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
- What is the weather like in Dili in October?
- In October, Dili averages a daily high of 34.1°C and a low of 25.2°C, with about 28.3 mm of rain over roughly 7.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Dili in October?
- Dili has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in October.