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December · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 34/100

Dili in December

Poor · 34/100Beach 54/100
High / low30° / 25°daily averages
Precipitation163 mm21 wet days
Sea30°surface temperature
8.56° S, 125.57° EElevation 3 mUTC+9 · Timor-Leste Time
When to goDili · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec34December
Best timeJun–Aug
December: high / low30° / 25°
iWhat to expect

The weather in December

In December, Dili averages daytime highs of 30° and night-time lows of 25° — hot weather by day. Expect around 163 mm of precipitation spread over about 21 wet days, with average cloud cover near 58%.

Days are 1.4° cooler than in November on average, and January brings little change. The sea averages 30°, comfortably warm for swimming.

December scores 34/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Dili. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:15 and sets at 18:52 local time, giving 12 h 37 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 2 minutes over the month.

Why 34/100?

How the score for December is built
Comfort · 42%50%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%53%

Beach score this month: 54/100 (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
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28°Dec high
25wet days
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·Questions

Dili in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Dili?

December scores 34/100 for Dili, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 30°C with 21 wet days.

How warm is Dili in December?

Daytime highs average 30°C and night-time lows 25°C in December.

Does it rain a lot in Dili in December?

Dili receives about 163 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 21 days.

Can you swim in Dili in December?

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