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December · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 44/100

Baucau in December

Mixed · 44/100Beach 53/100
High / low28° / 23°daily averages
Precipitation260 mm25 wet days
Sea30°surface temperature
8.48° S, 126.46° EElevation 442 mUTC+9 · Timor-Leste Time
When to goBaucau · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec44December
Best timeJul–Sep
December: high / low28° / 23°
iWhat to expect

The weather in December

In December, Baucau averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 23° — warm weather by day. Expect around 260 mm of precipitation spread over about 25 wet days, with average cloud cover near 59%.

Days are 1.7° cooler than in November on average, and January brings little change. The sea averages 30°, comfortably warm for swimming.

December scores 44/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Baucau. For the most comfortable weather, consider July, August and September instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:11 and sets at 18:48 local time, giving 12 h 37 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 3 minutes over the month.

Why 44/100?

How the score for December is built
Comfort · 42%74%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%52%

Beach score this month: 53/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

December against the year

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iiiTop of the table

East Timor's best in December

Where to go in December
Dili
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Dili

Dili Municipality
30°Dec high
21wet days
34score
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·Questions

Baucau in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Baucau?

December scores 44/100 for Baucau, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 28°C with 25 wet days.

How warm is Baucau in December?

Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 23°C in December.

Does it rain a lot in Baucau in December?

Baucau receives about 260 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 25 days.

Can you swim in Baucau in December?

The sea averages 30°C in December, warm enough for most swimmers.