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Weather in December in East Timor

Are you planning a trip a to East Timor in December 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 December?

December in East Timor generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Dili at 29°C to very warm in Kupang at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Kupang and 23°C in Dili. In East Timor, December typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

To explore the conditions in East Timor in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kupang with an average of 259 mm to heavy rainfall in Dili with 266 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Dili enjoys approximately 221 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our East Timor climate page.

Where to go in East Timor in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the East Timor on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit East Timor, check out our East Timor's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

Dili

In December Dili generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Dili
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
30°C 
23°C 
272 hours 
163 mm 
9 days 
29°C 
23°C 
221 hours 
266 mm 
15 days 
poor 
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29°C 
22°C 
2,988 hours 
1629 mm 
109 days 
Climate in Dili

Kupang

In December Kupang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kupang
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
34°C 
25°C 
265 hours 
109 mm 
8 days 
32°C 
25°C 
205 hours 
259 mm 
15 days 
poor 
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32°C 
24°C 
2,890 hours 
1412 mm 
86 days 
Climate in Kupang

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in East Timor.

Is December the best time to visit East Timor?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to East Timor with often poor weather in Dili.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Dili. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in East Timor.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to East Timor? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in East Timor.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.