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East Timor weather in August

Are you planning a trip to East Timor in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in East Timor in August?

August in East Timor generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Dili at 29°C to very warm in Kupang at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Kupang and 20°C in Dili. On average, August is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Dili.

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Kupang with an average of 4.5 mm to low rainfall in Dili with 8.8 mm. In Dili, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 295 hours of sunshine in Dili. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For specific regional insights in East Timor for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our East Timor climate page.

Where to go in East Timor in August

Find the average weather conditions in August for the most popular destinations in East Timor on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in East Timor

What is the weather like in August for the 2 most popular destinations in East Timor?

Average weather in Dili

In August Dili generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Dili
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   July July
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29°C 
20°C 
275 hours 
17 mm 
5 days 
29°C 
20°C 
295 hours 
8.8 mm 
4 days 
30°C 
21°C 
290 hours 
20 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Dili

Average weather in Kupang

In August Kupang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Kupang
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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<<   July July
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31°C 
22°C 
290 hours 
9.4 mm 
1 day 
31°C 
22°C 
304 hours 
4.5 mm 
1 day 
33°C 
22°C 
306 hours 
11 mm 
1 day 
Climate in Kupang

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Is August the best time to visit East Timor?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to East Timor. Typically, the climate in Dili is perfect.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Dili. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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