Average Monthly Sunshine in Dili

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Dili receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Dili. Expect long, bright days with 300 hours in October and darker periods with just 161 hours in February. The total annual amount of sun is 2988 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of October under a blue sky, with approximately 10.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in February, with only 5.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Dili’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Dili enjoys an average of 2988 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

February, Dili’s wettest month, receives 61 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 29°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Dili Precipitation page.