Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão National Park
National Park Timor-Leste national park protecting montane forests and biodiversity
National park in central Timor-Leste covering montane forests and coastal terrain; visitors come for trekking, birdwatching and visits to remote villages and river valleys.
How to Get to Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão National Park #
Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão National Park is in Ainaro Municipality. Access typically requires travel by road from Dili and regional towns; expect rough, rural roads and arrange local guides or transport. Travel times vary depending on exact park entry points.
Tips for Visiting Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão National Park #
- Hire a local guide familiar with trails and wildlife - park signage is minimal in parts.
- Pack rain gear during the wet season; tracks can become slick and limited in visibility.
- Respect indigenous and community areas; portions of the park overlap with customary land.
Best Time to Visit Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão National Park #
Dry season (May-September) is best for access and trail safety; wet season is richer ecologically but harder to traverse.
Weather & Climate near Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão National Park #
Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão National Park's climate is classified as Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) - Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 13°C to 26°C. Heavy rainfall (2172 mm/year), wettest in February with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C. Heavy rain (341 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (376 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Heavy rain (287 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Heavy rain (228 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 16 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).
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November
November is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Heavy rain (209 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Heavy rain (371 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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