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Tumaco in December sees high daytime temperatures of 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows of 23°C (73°F). As part of the rainy season, showers are frequent and often heavy. Budget around 336 mm (13 in) of rainfall for the month.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm but pleasant conditions in Tumaco in December. Focus on lightweight, maybe with natural fabrics, cotton blend shirts, comfortable shorts, and breathable footwear. A light cover-up for sun protection is smart too. It's going to pour! Pack a good poncho and prepare for very wet conditions. With water temperatures around 25°C (77°F), swimming conditions are excellent. Pack your swimsuit, goggles, and maybe some water shoes. It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Water Temp
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