The climate of Tumbes
Perched in the heartland of the Subtropical Steppe,
Tumbes,
Peru falls under the BSh Köppen climate classification. The locale enjoys a moderate climate, characterized by variations in weather parameters throughout the year. Tumbes is typically warm with typical high temperatures from 25.1°C (77.2°F) to 28°C (82.4°F) and low temperatures from 20.1°C (68.2°F) to 23.8°C (74.8°F).
Humidity in this corner of Peru hovers between 75% to 80% throughout the year. Besides, visibility is typically around 10 km all year round. Tumbes sees maximum rainfall in
February and
March, with around 135mm (5.31") and 132mm (5.2") respectively. Conversely, the driest periods are
August through
November, each with rainfall below 10mm (0.39"). Concurrently, the city has at least 20 days of rainfall from February to
April, opposed to less than 5 days between
June and November.
A pattern of fluctuating daylight hours is also evident throughout the year. The daylight span ranges from a low of 11.9 hours in
July to a high of 12.3 hours in
December,
January, and November. Moreover, the most sun-drenched days can be enjoyed from November when total sunshine duration extends to 11.1 hours and continues until January with peaks of 9.2 hours.
Another critical parameter is wind speed. The city experiences wind speeds from 8.8km/h (5.5mph) to 10.6km/h (6.6mph). It is also worth noting that the sea temperature varies from 22.1°C (71.8°F) in
September to 25.8°C (78.4°F) in February.
The Best Time to Visit Tumbes
The ideal time to visit
Tumbes is considerably influenced by the level of sunshine. With a peak sunshine duration of 11.1 hours in
November and around 22 sunlit days, this month may present the best weather conditions. Additionally, the dry spell ranging from
June to November, with each month registering less than 10mm (0.39") rainfall, and no more than 5 rainy days, makes it the perfect time to explore Tumbes without dealing with heavy downpours.
The Worst Time to Visit Tumbes
Travelers may want to avoid visiting
Tumbes in
February and
March due to the high levels of rainfall, these conditions see an increase in fog. Humidity levels linger around 77%, contributing to the warmth felt, especially during daylight hours of roughly 12.3 hours.
Weather in February
February, in
Tumbes,
Peru, characteristically displays similar weather patterns to
January. However, noticeable changes include an increase in rainfall to 135mm (5.31"), resulting in more rainfall days. The change in humidity from 77% in January to 80% in February adds to the overall mugginess of the climate.
Weather in February » Weather in March
Heading into
March, the relative humidity remains constant at 80%, as the weather in
Tumbes,
Peru continues its warm, wet conditions. However, a minor drop in rainfall to 132mm (5.2") signifies a decrease in stormy days. However, the sea shows a slight drop in temperature to 25.1°C (77.2°F), not significantly affecting beach activities.
Weather in March »
Weather in April
April presents a remarkable shift in weather in
Tumbes,
Peru as the rainfall dips significantly to 50mm (1.97"), marking the arrival of the dry season. Despite this considerable decrease in rainfall, the humidity remains fairly high at 79%.
Weather in April » Weather in May
May in
Tumbes,
Peru marks a further decline in rainfall to 23mm (0.91"), reinforcing the dry season. The humidity also reduces slightly, but the climatic conditions still remain warm and muggy. The sea temperature experiences a minor drop to 24.8°C (76.6°F), yet it is still suitable for marine activities.
Weather in May » Weather in June
June sees the weather in
Tumbes,
Peru shifting towards its driest point, with rainfall at a minimal 5mm (0.2"). The month also witnesses a drop in both the sea temperature to 23.7°C (74.7°F) and the relative humidity to 77%. Featuring an average of 11.9 hours of daylight, June offers less overcast skies and more near-uninterrupted sunlight, placing it among the brighter months of the year. Tumbes experiences an average high-temperature of a still warm 26.5°C (79.7°F) in June, marking an insignificant shift from 27.5°C (81.5°F) in
May.
Weather in June »
Weather in July
Moving into
July,
Tumbes,
Peru, retains its dry weather with a mere 3mm (0.12") of rainfall, marking the driest month. Alongside, a further decrease in sea temperature to 22.9°C (73.2°F) occurs, though activities like swimming remain feasible.
Weather in July »Weather in August
August sustains the dry spell in
Tumbes,
Peru, marking the weather with a minuscule rainfall of 1mm (0.04"). While the average sea temperature slightly dips to 22.3°C (72.1°F), it remains steady enough for water activities. Maintaining an average relative humidity of 77%, the climate remains suitably warm for the inhabitants and visitors.
Weather in August » Weather in September
Come
September, the weather in
Tumbes,
Peru barely changes from the preceding months. The sea temperature experiences a minor upturn to 22.1°C (71.8°F), and a subtle increase in rainfall to 2mm (0.08") occurs. Nonetheless, the almost unchanging conditions continue to render a predominantly warm and dry atmosphere.
Weather in September »
Weather in October
October in
Tumbes,
Peru sees a slight increase in rainfall to 4mm (0.16"), heralding the onset of the wetter season. Despite the slight shift in precipitation, the humidity remains at a consistent 76% contributing to the warm climate.
Weather in October » Weather in November
November weather in
Tumbes,
Peru, continues with the warm, predominantly dry conditions. However, a subtle increase in rainfall to 6mm (0.24") occurs, yet staying within the characteristic pattern of the dry season. The sea temperature rises slightly to 22.9°C (73.2°F), perfect for beachgoers.
Weather in November » Weather in December
December wraps up the year in
Tumbes,
Peru, with a noticeable uptick in rainfall to 12mm (0.47"), signaling a shift towards the wet weather pattern. The relative humidity stands at a consistent 76%, maintaining the warm and slightly muggy climate.
Weather in December »