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Atauro Island, located north of Dili, features a diverse landscape ranging from the 995-meter volcanic peak of Mount Manucoco to sacred limestone caves. This collection highlights the island’s cultural heritage through women-led craft cooperatives like Bonecas de Atauro and NGO-supported handicraft shops. Natural landmarks include geothermal hot springs, coastal viewpoints, and the rugged hiking trail connecting eastern settlements to the remote village of Adara.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September, October

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Typical weather in January

Fair

26° · extremes 22°–27°
23° at night
26 rainy days
4 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in February

Fair

25° (feels like 26°) · extremes 22°–26°
23° at night
25 rainy days
5 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in March

Fair

26° (feels like 27°) · extremes 22°–27°
23° at night
23 rainy days
7 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in April

Good

26° (feels like 28°) · extremes 22°–27°
23° at night
14 rainy days
14 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
30°C · warm for swimming
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in May

Great

26° · extremes 23°–27°
24° at night
8 rainy days
15 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in June

Great

26° (feels like 24°) · extremes 22°–27°
23° at night
4 rainy days
15 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Great

25° (feels like 23°) · extremes 21°–26°
22° at night
2 rainy days
19 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
28°C · warm for swimming
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in August

Great

25° (feels like 23°) · extremes 21°–26°
22° at night
1 rainy day
25 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
27°C · warm for swimming
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in September

Great

25° · extremes 21°–26°
23° at night
2 rainy days
26 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
28°C · warm for swimming
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in October

Great

26° (feels like 28°) · extremes 22°–27°
23° at night
5 rainy days
24 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in November

Good

27° (feels like 29°) · extremes 22°–28°
24° at night
12 rainy days
17 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
30°C · warm for swimming
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in December

Fair

26° (feels like 28°) · extremes 22°–28°
24° at night
24 rainy days
6 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
30°C · warm for swimming
UV index 11 · extreme

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: US Dollar USD · Card payments · Cash preferred
Electricity: Type C / Type E / Type F / Type I
220 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Portuguese
Tap water: Not safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +670

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Atauro

Featured Lists

Atauro Essentials

Atauro — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

Practical information

Tours & Activities

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