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Weather in May
May is a significant month for East Timor's climate, marking the definitive shift from the wet monsoon season to the drier part of the year. The rainfall during this month sees a more noticeable reduction, with the average precipitation in Dili dropping to 70mm (2.76"). The decline in rainfall is even steeper in the mountainous interior regions, signaling drier days ahead.
Despite the changing precipitation patterns, the temperature in May remains relatively stable compared to the preceding months. The average high generally stays around 30°C (86°F), and the average low remains close to 24°C (75.2°F). Even though the rainfall is decreasing, the country's humidity levels remain relatively high due to the constant warm temperatures.
The relatively uniform weather conditions continue across East Timor, considering the country's small size, with minor temperature differences in the higher elevations during the night.
As May transitions into June, the rainfall continues to decrease, while temperatures remain consistent, solidifying the onset of the dry season.
The drier conditions in May create an excellent atmosphere for outdoor activities, such as trekking, with the receding rains leaving trails less muddy and more accessible. Visibility for marine activities also improves as the waters become clearer with less sediment. The landscapes, although starting to feel the effects of the drier weather, retain much of their vibrancy, a testament to East Timor's natural beauty.
[Resources]Despite the changing precipitation patterns, the temperature in May remains relatively stable compared to the preceding months. The average high generally stays around 30°C (86°F), and the average low remains close to 24°C (75.2°F). Even though the rainfall is decreasing, the country's humidity levels remain relatively high due to the constant warm temperatures.
The relatively uniform weather conditions continue across East Timor, considering the country's small size, with minor temperature differences in the higher elevations during the night.
As May transitions into June, the rainfall continues to decrease, while temperatures remain consistent, solidifying the onset of the dry season.
The drier conditions in May create an excellent atmosphere for outdoor activities, such as trekking, with the receding rains leaving trails less muddy and more accessible. Visibility for marine activities also improves as the waters become clearer with less sediment. The landscapes, although starting to feel the effects of the drier weather, retain much of their vibrancy, a testament to East Timor's natural beauty.
- Díli - May »
On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:25 +09. Despite moving closer to the middle of the year, Díli does not display any significant temperature drops in May. - Baucau - May »
On the first day of May in Baucau sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:25. In Baucau, East Timor, the average seawater temperature in May is 29°C (84.2°F). - Same - May »
The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit degrees.
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