Weather in April
April in
East Timor continues the transition from the wet to the dry season. Rainfall during this month sees further reduction, with the average precipitation in Dili falling to 80mm (3.15"). The decrease is even more pronounced in the mountainous interior regions, where the rains ease off more quickly.
The average temperature in April remains relatively consistent with the preceding months. The average high typically hovers around 30°C (86°F), while the average low continues to be close to 24°C (75.2°F). Even with the declining rainfall, the country experiences high humidity due to the sustained warm temperatures.
Across East Timor, the weather conditions are largely uniform given the country's compact size, with only minor temperature differences in the mountainous regions during the night.
As April progresses into
May, the downward trend in rainfall becomes more pronounced, bringing East Timor closer to its dry season. However, temperatures remain consistent, ensuring the country's tropical atmosphere.
April heralds a more conducive period for outdoor activities as the easing rains and drying trails provide better conditions for trekking and exploration, particularly in the mountainous areas. Similarly, marine activities such as diving see improved conditions as visibility increases with the reducing sediment in the waters. The landscape remains lush and vibrant, a testament to East Timor's natural beauty fostered by the preceding wet months.
- Díli - April »
Overall, April is the threshold month that ushers in the drier seasons in Díli, with decreasing rainfall and sustained warm temperatures. In Díli the average seawater temperature in April is 29.4°C (84.9°F). - Baucau - April »
January through April, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Baucau. In Baucau, during April, the rain falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 154mm (6.06") of precipitation. - Same - April »
Comparatively, April weather at Same, East Timor experiences a lower level of relative humidity. In April, the average heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 31°C (87.8°F).