East Timor Weather in January

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

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Dili Kupang

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

What to Expect in East Timor in January

January in East Timor generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Dili.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of East Timor, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Dili with an average of 260 mm (10 in) to heavy rainfall in Kupang with 297 mm (12 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In Dili, you can expect around 189 hours of sunlight in January, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.

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Best Places to Visit in East Timor in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 January for some of the most popular destinations in East Timor?

Temperature range in East Timor (January)

Precipitation variation in East Timor (January)

Dili

In January Dili generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
221 hours
189 hours
161 hours
Monthly rainfall
266 mm (10 in)
260 mm (10 in)
278 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Dili →

Kupang

In January Kupang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
188 hours
196 hours
Monthly rainfall
259 mm (10 in)
297 mm (12 in)
292 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kupang →

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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dili 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 260 mm (10 in)
Kupang 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 297 mm (12 in)

East Timor weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in East Timor in January?

Expect poor weather across East Timor in January. The popular destination of Dili averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 23°C (73°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in East Timor in January?

Daytime temperatures in Dili peak at roughly 29°C (84°F) in January, dropping to about 23°C (73°F) overnight.

Does East Timor get a lot of rain in January?

Yes. January brings heavy rainfall to East Timor, with Dili averaging around 260 mm (10 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is January a Good Time to Visit East Timor?

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

Generally speaking, May, June, July and August provide 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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