Tumbes Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The temperature in Tumbes remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in March to a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in the coolest month, August.

Nights vary from 24°C (75°F) in March to around 21°C (70°F) during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Tumbes has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 776 mm (31 in) of rainfall annually. The climate in Tumbes shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in February, the wettest month, with an average of 202 mm (8 in) of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 3 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Tumbes Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Tumbes.

The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 80%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year