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Dili in September

Great month. Dry, hot.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
32°C (90°F) / 23°C (73°F)
average high / low
Rain days
2
Crowds
Medium
Timor-Leste overall
Prices
Medium
Timor-Leste overall

Verdict

GreatVoykit month rating for Dili

Dry, hot.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

Is another month better than September?

No other month rates higher than September for Dili in this guide.

Weather in September

Long-term averages
  • DiliHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 2 days
  • North coast, Timor-Leste · Dili, Atauro, Baucau, Combest weather

    Dry May–Nov and hot on the coast; wet Dec–Apr with washed-out roads.

Dry season season

Bright, calm seas and reliable roads.

Watch: Heat and dust; book beds in advance for national days.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Timor-Leste overall
Medium
Prices · Timor-Leste overall
Medium

Timor-Leste overall: Dry and hot on the coast.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Dili, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Sep: Great

    May: Great

  • Daytime high

    Sep: 32 °C (90 °F)

    May: 32 °C (90 °F)

  • Night low

    Sep: 23 °C (73 °F)

    May: 24 °C (75 °F)

  • Rain days

    Sep: 2 (better)

    May: 4

  • Crowds

    Sep: Medium

    May: Low

  • Prices

    Sep: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Sep: 0

    May: 1

September: Dry, hot.

May: Dry season begins; May 20 holiday.

Dili: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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