Dili Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Dili, East Timor. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Dili, timing is key. In October, you can enjoy up to 300 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of February provide just 161 hours. 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 enjoys an average of 2988 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

February, Dili’s wettest month, receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).

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.