Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Dili

Church Dili cathedral serving the Roman Catholic community

A white‑façaded Catholic cathedral on Dili’s seafront; visitors attend Mass, note colonial‑era architecture and walk nearby waterfront streets.

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Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Dili
Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Dili, Dili Municipality, Timor-Leste
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How to Get to Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Dili #

The cathedral is in central Dili, within walking distance of the waterfront promenade. From Dili’s main bus and taxi drop-off points, the cathedral is a short walk uphill; taxis and motorcycle-taxis (ojeks) are common for shorter transfers.

Tips for Visiting Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Dili #

  • Attend Mass if possible-the cathedral's congregation is the best way to feel the building's role in Dili civic life.
  • Look for the hilltop setting which provides views over Dili Bay; the approach walk is brief but steep.
  • Check local schedules-major liturgical feasts draw large crowds and road closures can affect access.

Best Time to Visit Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Dili #

The dry season (May-October) is the easiest time to visit Dili and the cathedral for comfortable weather and clear skies.

Dry season
May-Oct · 20-30°C
Least rain and best conditions for walking around Dili's waterfront and hills.
Wet season
Nov-Apr · 24-32°C
Afternoon downpours are common; services continue but outdoor movement is harder.

Weather & Climate near Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Dili #

Climate

Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Dili's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 32°C. Moderate rainfall (886 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 51 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
19°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (148 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 31°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

148 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

February

February is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (132 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 31°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

132 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° 31°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

135 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 32°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
11.8h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 29°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 32°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
11.6h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

88 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 31°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall.

94 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 31°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 9 mm and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 31°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
11.7h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 32°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 28°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
22° 32°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.8
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

November

November is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 33°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

December

December is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (136 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

136 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

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