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August · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 87/100

Baucau in August

Excellent · 87/100Beach 95/100
High / low26° / 20°daily averages
Precipitation11 mm3 wet days
Sea27°surface temperature
8.48° S, 126.46° EElevation 442 mUTC+9 · Timor-Leste Time
When to goBaucau · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec87August
Best timeJul–Sep
August: high / low26° / 20°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Baucau averages daytime highs of 26° and night-time lows of 20° — warm weather by day. Expect around 11 mm of precipitation spread over about 3 wet days, with average cloud cover near 23%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September is warmer again by about 1.8°. The sea averages 27°, comfortably warm for swimming.

August scores 87/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Baucau.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:45 and sets at 18:34 local time, giving 11 h 50 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 11 minutes over the month.

Why 87/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%87%
Dry days · 33%79%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 95/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiTop of the table

East Timor's best in August

Where to go in August
Dili
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Dili

Dili Municipality
31°Aug high
1wet day
72score
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·Questions

Baucau in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Baucau?

August scores 87/100 for Baucau, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 26°C with 3 wet days.

How warm is Baucau in August?

Daytime highs average 26°C and night-time lows 20°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Baucau in August?

Baucau receives about 11 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 3 days.

Can you swim in Baucau in August?

The sea averages 27°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.