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.

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Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão National Park at a Glance#

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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.

Dry season (May-September)
May-Sep · 20-30°C (68-86°F)
Better trail conditions and clearer wildlife viewing.
Wet season (Oct-Apr)
Oct-Apr · 22-32°C (72-90°F)
Lush vegetation and active breeding seasons for many species but more difficult hiking.

Weather & Climate near Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão National Park#

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 44 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 17° - 24° 20° 341 mm overcast 83% 2.1 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.4h
February Good 16° - 24° 20° 376 mm overcast 85% 1.5 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.3h
March Good 16° - 24° 20° 287 mm overcast 84% 1.5 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.0h
April Very Good 16° - 24° 20° 228 mm partly cloudy 84% 1.5 m/s 2.4 extreme 11.8h
May Very Good 15° - 23° 19° 128 mm partly cloudy 83% 2.0 m/s 2.0 extreme 11.6h
June Excellent 14° - 22° 18° 75 mm partly cloudy 81% 3.0 m/s 1.8 very high 11.5h
July Very Good 13° - 21° 17° 62 mm some cloud 80% 2.8 m/s 2.0 very high 11.6h
August Ideal 13° - 22° 18° 16 mm mostly sunny 76% 3.7 m/s 2.4 extreme 11.7h
September Ideal 14° - 24° 19° 17 mm mostly sunny 73% 2.2 m/s 2.7 extreme 11.9h
October Excellent 15° - 26° 20° 62 mm some cloud 70% 2.3 m/s 2.8 extreme 12.2h
November Very Good 16° - 26° 21° 209 mm partly cloudy 71% 2.8 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.4h
December Good 17° - 25° 21° 371 mm overcast 79% 2.3 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.5h