Tumaco Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Tumaco has a steady warm climate throughout the year.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Tumaco temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in March to a comfortable 29°C in August.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 23°C in August. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Tumaco experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 4338 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Tumaco, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 491 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 25 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, November, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 223 mm over 16 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Tumaco Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Tumaco, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 5.4 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 3.2 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 24°C in June to 26°C in January.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 88%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 85%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Tumaco in Colombia
Tumaco has high temperatures year round ranging between 29°C and 30°C.The average rainfall figures in Tumaco are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. If we needed to pick one month we would choose March which is the sunniest month of the year.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
April has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 491 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 223 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 161 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
