East Timor Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in East Timor in August.

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Thinking about venturing to East Timor this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect 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.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Dili at 29°C (84°F) to very warm in Kupang at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Kupang and 20°C (68°F) in Dili. On average, August is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Dili.

For specific regional insights in East Timor, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Kupang with an average of 4.5 mm (0.2 in) to low rainfall in Dili with 8.8 mm (0.3 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Dili, marking it as the year's driest month.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Dili sees close to 295 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in East Timor in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across East Timor.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in East Timor

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

Temperature range in East Timor (August)

Precipitation variation in East Timor (August)

Dili

In August Dili generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
275 hours
295 hours
290 hours
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
8.8 mm (0.3 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions

Kupang

In August Kupang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
290 hours
304 hours
306 hours
Monthly rainfall
9.4 mm (0.4 in)
4.5 mm (0.2 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in East Timor in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dili 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 8.8 mm (0.3 in)
Kupang 31°C (88°F) 22°C (72°F) 4.5 mm (0.2 in)

East Timor weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in East Timor in August?

August in East Timor brings perfect weather. In Dili, daytime temperatures are typically around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows hover near 20°C (68°F).

What is the average temperature in East Timor in August?

In Dili, the average daytime high in August is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 20°C (68°F).

Does East Timor get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in East Timor during August, with Dili averaging close to 8.8 mm (0.3 in).

Is August a Good 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 and August 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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