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Pante Macassar Essentials

Pante Macassar, the administrative center of the Oecusse enclave, serves as the historical starting point of Portuguese influence in Timor-Leste. This selection features the Lifau monument site, where explorers first landed in 1515, alongside colonial ruins and modern infrastructure like the Noefefan Bridge. Visitors can explore local commerce at Mercado de Numbei and view the region's agricultural heritage through the surrounding rice fields and coastal viewpoints.

12 places

Coastal Landmarks

Pante Macassar, the capital of the Oecusse exclave, is defined by a rugged coastline where the North Coast Road meets the Savu Sea. This selection highlights the region's diverse maritime landscape, from steep limestone cliffs that drop into the water to expansive black sand beaches. The list includes strategic viewpoints overlooking the coastal road and the central pier, which serves as a vital transport link for this isolated district.

11 places

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor

30° (feels like 35°) · extremes 24°–34°
25° at night
25 rainy days
2 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in February

Poor

30° (feels like 35°) · extremes 24°–32°
25° at night
23 rainy days
3 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in March

Poor

30° (feels like 36°) · extremes 23°–32°
25° at night
20 rainy days
7 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in April

Fair

31° (feels like 36°) · extremes 22°–33°
24° at night
10 rainy days
14 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in May

Fair

32° (feels like 35°) · extremes 21°–35°
24° at night
6 rainy days
13 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in June

Good

32° (feels like 34°) · extremes 20°–34°
23° at night
3 rainy days
10 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Good

32° (feels like 34°) · extremes 19°–34°
22° at night
2 rainy days
15 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in August

Good

33° (feels like 35°) · extremes 19°–36°
22° at night
1 rainy day
23 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in September

Poor

35° (feels like 37°) · extremes 20°–37°
22° at night
1 rainy day
25 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
UV index 12 · extreme

Up to 16 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Poor

36° (feels like 40°) · extremes 22°–38°
24° at night
5 rainy days
23 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 12 · extreme

Up to 27 days above 35°

Typical weather in November

Poor

36° (feels like 40°) · extremes 24°–39°
25° at night
13 rainy days
16 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 12 · extreme

Up to 20 days above 35°

Typical weather in December

Poor

32° (feels like 37°) · extremes 24°–36°
26° at night
23 rainy days
4 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 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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Pante Macassar

Featured Lists

Pante Macassar Essentials

Coastal Landmarks

Pante Macassar — 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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