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October · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 56/100

Dili in October

Fair · 56/100Beach 76/100
High / low33° / 24°daily averages
Precipitation28 mm5 wet days
Sea29°surface temperature
8.56° S, 125.57° EElevation 3 mUTC+9 · Timor-Leste Time
When to goDili · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec56October
Best timeJun–Aug
October: high / low33° / 24°
iWhat to expect

The weather in October

In October, Dili averages daytime highs of 33° and night-time lows of 24° — hot weather by day. Expect around 28 mm of precipitation spread over about 5 wet days, with average cloud cover near 24%.

Temperatures are much the same as in September, and November is cooler again by about 1.2°. The sea averages 29°, comfortably warm for swimming.

October scores 56/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 6th 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 06:16 and sets at 18:33 local time, giving 12 h 17 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 14 minutes over the month.

Why 56/100?

How the score for October is built
Comfort · 42%24%
Dry days · 33%64%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 76/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

October against the year

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iiiTop of the table

East Timor's best in October

Where to go in October
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29°Oct high
6wet days
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·Questions

Dili in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Dili?

October scores 56/100 for Dili, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 33°C with 5 wet days.

How warm is Dili in October?

Daytime highs average 33°C and night-time lows 24°C in October.

Does it rain a lot in Dili in October?

Dili receives about 28 mm of precipitation in October, falling on around 5 days.

Can you swim in Dili in October?

The sea averages 29°C in October, warm enough for most swimmers.