TROPICAL

Timor-Leste is a tropical island 8 degrees south of the Equator. The country consists of half of the main island, Ataúro Island north of Díli, Jaco Island at the eastern tip of the main island and the enclave of Oe-Cussi set within West Timor (Indonesia). Geographically Timor Leste is situated approximately 300 nautical miles North of Australia.

The country has two main seasons, the wet and the dry season.

The average temperature is 32º Celsius although up in the highlands the temperature can drop to very cold at night.

Photo: Traditional fishing boat at K41, Manatuto, Timor-Leste