Major city · Timor-Leste
Suai
Spend a half‑day in Suai for the beach and Ave Maria Church; add a night if you want cheap market meals and a simple hotel.
Suai is a small coastal town in Covalima district with a market, a new church and cheap warung food. Roads are rough, so a short visit (half‑day to one full day) fits most itineraries, with an optional night for budget accommodation.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Nov (dry season)
- avoid Jan–Mar (rain, possible landslides)
- Airport
- UAI
- Nights
- 1 (optional)
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Timor-Leste ↗Check entry rules and visa-on-arrival conditions on official Timor-Leste government sources only; fees and rules change.
- Timor-Leste ↗The currency is the US dollar. Carry small notes (1, 5, 10 and 20); change for a 50 or 100 is often not available.
- Timor-Leste ↗Medical care is limited: carry travel insurance that covers evacuation.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Suai112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Suai, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?US dollars in small notes; small local centavo coins are used for change.Timor-Leste-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelkomcel, Timor Telecom and Telemor sell SIMs in Dili with passport registration.Timor-Leste-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Timor-Leste-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Round up or 5–10% in Dili.Timor-Leste-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E/F/I. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Timor-Leste-wide
- SafetySuai is generally safe for daytime visits; watch for river crocodiles and occasional road closures from landslides.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels; squat or bucket flush elsewhere.Timor-Leste-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 110 ambulance · 115 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSunday is quiet; offices close on many public holidays.Timor-Leste-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckUAI Suai Airport (Opened 2017; no scheduled commercial flights (check).).
- Getting aroundRoads from Dili via Maubisse or from Maliana via Zumalai; some sections rough and prone to landslides.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- UAI Suai Airport (Opened 2017; no scheduled commercial flights (check).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Feb
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Best: May–Nov. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Feb (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Suai: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 rd
Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Dec
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Roads from Dili via Maubisse or from Maliana via Zumalai; some sections rough and prone to landslides. 4WD recommended; no public transport within town.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Coastal beach near Suai
goDoor to door: 15 min total
Walk from town centre, about 10 min
Ideal for a quick swim or sunset.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Suai
$25 single, $35 double; basic rooms, most now have AC.
Eastern Dragon
$52 single, $65 double, $90 VIP; AC, satellite TV, supermarket nearby.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $15–25 excl. bed
- Mid
- $30–45 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel Suai single room2 × 1 night × US$25 | US$50 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$15 | US$30 |
| 4WD rental, 1 day2 × US$70 · check | US$140 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$10 · check | US$20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$24 |
| Trip total≈ US$132 per person per day, bed included | US$264 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and long‑distance bus not included.
Prices of common things
| Warung meal (rice, chicken or beef) | $2 |
| Hotel Suai single room | $25 |
| Taxi (short ride within town)check | $5–8 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Crocs in river areas – keep distance.
- Landslide‑prone spots on the Zumalai road may close routes (check).
- Suai Airport has no scheduled flights – plan ground travel.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Ambulance
- 110
- Fire
- 115
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My bed tonight
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Foin ba endereçu ne'e, favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Ambulance110
- Fire115
Embassy
US consular services are in Dili; other embassies also in Dili.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Suai Airport → town centre (taxi): about $5–8 (check)
- Hotel Suai → Eastern Dragon (walk): 5 min, free
Say or show
- Deskulpa — Excuse me / Sorry (deskulpa)
- Obrigadu — Thank you (obrigadu)
- Kuantu? — How much is it? (kuantu?)
- Onde iha toalete? — Where is the toilet? (onde iha toalete?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Suai. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Nov (dry season) · avoid Jan–Mar (rain, possible landslides) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Hotel Suai for $25 to rest after a long road journey.
- Consider a 4WD rental for reliable access to remote coastal spots.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Suai
- secondaryWikivoyage: Suai, revision 5286246 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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