Motael Church
Dili, Timor-Leste
Motael Church is a church building located in Dili, Dili Municipality, Timor-Leste, and holds the Heritage of Portuguese Influence designation. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Timor-Leste on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The drier months from June through September experience fewer rainy days and lower rainfall totals, with monthly rain ranging from 8 mm to 25 mm and daily highs around 30 °C to 32 °C. The wetter period runs from November through March, peaking in January with 178 mm of rain over about 22 days while daily highs remain near 29 °C to 30 °C.
The nearest airport is Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport in Dili, situated 5 km away. The sight is located 1 km from the capital of Dili.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 27 °C on average. The wettest is January, with about 178 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 30 |
| Average low, °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
| Rainfall, mm | 178 | 167 | 125 | 101 | 46 | 25 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 26 | 98 | 160 |
| Rainy days | 22 | 20 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 17 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.