Dili weather in January (East Timor)
What kind of weather does January bring to Dili? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.
Temperatures
The month of January in Dili typically brings high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 29°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 23°C.
Precipitation
Dili in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 260 mm for the month. You can typically expect 15 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.Average sunshine
The month brings about 189 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Dili. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Dili climate page with graphs.
Dili, monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
23°C
Max Temperature
29°C
Water Temperature
29°C
Chance of Rain
50%
Precipitation
260 mm
Rainy days
15 days
Humidity
80%
Sunshine
189 hours
Percentage Sunshine
Where to go in East Timor in January
Find out more about the weather in East Timor and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 29°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Interested in more climate information?
This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Dili.
Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to East Timor? On this website you can find 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.
