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Tumbes weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Best time: May – Dec
Warmest month: Apr · 33°
Warmest sea: Mar · 26.8°
Sunshine a year: 2,050 h
Rain a year: 691 mm
Climate: Tropical
Time zone: UTC−5
Elevation: 4 m

Climate in Tumbes

Tumbes has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while August is the coolest at 31 °C. With around 2,050 hours of sunshine a year, Tumbes is moderately sunny; August is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Tumbes

The best time to visit Tumbes is from May to December. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from May to December. In January and from March to May it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. The rainy season is from February to April; the wettest month is March with 195 mm.

Tumbes through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Tumbes in the dry season

May – Jan

Excellent

31–33 °C by day
Sea 24 °C
5.8 h of sun a day
38 rainy days in all

Tumbes in the rainy season

Feb – Apr

Fair

33 °C by day
Sea 27 °C
4.9 h of sun a day
49 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

May – Dec

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

No month

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Jan, Mar – May

Highs of 33 °C or more

Rainy months

Feb – Apr

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Tumbes for you.

Preferred daytime temperature 28 °C

Swimming in the sea

Sunshine

Little rain

Avoid muggy heat

Your best months: June – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: May – December

Where to go in October Sea temperature in October

Good forBeach & swimming

Air temperature31°CNight 21°All months Sea temperature23.5°CpleasantAll months Sunshine5.8h / dayof 12.2 h daylightAll months Rainy days3days / month9 mmAll months

A typical day in October

Morning, 08:00: about 25°
Midday, 13:00: about 31°
Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
Evening, 20:00: about 26°
Night, 23:00: about 24°

06:0218:13

Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour: Morning 05:49–06:30 · evening 17:45–18:26
Blue hour: Morning 05:41–05:49 · evening 18:26–18:34

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Tumbes compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs rise from about 31° at the start of the month to 32° at the end. The sea warms from 23° to 24°.

Early or late October?
October	1 Oct	31 Oct
Daytime high	31°	32°
Night-time low	21°	21°
Sea	23°	24°
Daylight	12.1 h	12.2 h

What is the weather like in Tumbes in October?

In October, Tumbes is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 9 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Tumbes.

More details for October

Daylight: 12 h 11 min06:02 – 18:13
UV index: 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days: 22 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind: 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover: 77 %on averageAll months
Hot days: 25 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone: UTC−5offset from UTC

How the score comes together

Temperatureweight 35 %94 %
Seaweight 25 %93 %
Sunshineweight 20 %47 %
Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

Swimwear
Sunscreen
Sunglasses & sun hat
Light, breathable clothes
Water bottle – drink plenty
Insect repellent

Compare two months in Tumbes

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

October and August bring similar holiday weather to Tumbes (score 86 and 89). Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is about as warm in both months. August has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in August.

October vs August, Tumbes
Month	October	August
Holiday weather score	86	89
Daytime high	31°	31°
Night-time low	21°	20°
Sea	23.5°	23.3°
Sunshine	5.8 h	6.4 hbetter
Rainy days	3	0better
Rainfall	9 mm	2 mm
Muggy days	22	17better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Tumbes month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

65January33° · Sea 26° · 5.2 h

In January, Tumbes is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Tumbes.

Tumbes in January

57February33° · Sea 27° · 4.7 h

In February, Tumbes is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 174 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Tumbes.

Tumbes in February

55March33° · Sea 27° · 4.6 h

In March, Tumbes is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 195 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Tumbes.

Tumbes in March

63April33° · Sea 26° · 5.3 h

In April, Tumbes is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 13 days, totalling 122 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Tumbes.

Tumbes in April

74May33° · Sea 26° · 5.6 h

In May, Tumbes is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Tumbes.

Tumbes in May

85June32° · Sea 25° · 5.6 h

In June, Tumbes is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Tumbes.

Tumbes in June

88July31° · Sea 24° · 6.1 h

In July, Tumbes is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Tumbes.

Tumbes in July

89August31° · Sea 23° · 6.4 h

In August, Tumbes is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Tumbes.

Tumbes in August

87September31° · Sea 23° · 6.2 h

In September, Tumbes is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Tumbes.

Tumbes in September

86October31° · Sea 24° · 5.8 h

Tumbes in October

85November32° · Sea 24° · 5.9 h

In November, Tumbes is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 23.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Tumbes.

Tumbes in November

78December33° · Sea 25° · 5.8 h

In December, Tumbes is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 24.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Tumbes.

Tumbes in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Tumbes

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

Warm 20–24°
Hot 24° and more
muggy month (15+ muggy days)

WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 22 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in August (20°), the warmest in January (24°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 309 days a year.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 31°Night 21°Sea 24°

DayNightSea

Month	Score	Day	Night	Sea	Sun	Rain days	Rain mm
JanuaryJan	65	33°	24°	25.8°	5.2 h	13	78
FebruaryFeb	57	33°	24°	26.6°	4.7 h	18	174
MarchMar	55	33°	24°	26.8°	4.6 h	18	195
AprilApr	63	33°	23°	26.4°	5.3 h	13	122
MayMay	74	33°	23°	26.1°	5.6 h	7	39
JuneJun	85	32°	22°	24.7°	5.6 h	2	11
JulyJul	88	31°	21°	23.8°	6.1 h	1	4
AugustAug	89	31°	20°	23.3°	6.4 h	0	2
SeptemberSep	87	31°	21°	23.2°	6.2 h	1	5
OctoberOct	86	31°	21°	23.5°	5.8 h	3	9
NovemberNov	85	32°	22°	23.7°	5.9 h	4	16
DecemberDec	78	33°	23°	24.7°	5.8 h	6	37

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

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Sea temperature

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Tumbes

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October23.5°Cpleasant

8 in 10 years: 22.3 – 24.6 °C

Swimming season: all year

cold
fresh
refreshing
pleasant
warm
very warm

OctoberMean sea temperature 23.5°8 in 10 years 22.3° – 24.6°

20°

Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Tumbes ranges from 23.2 °C in September to 26.8 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

The sea temperature varies from year to year: in March, eight out of ten years were between 25.2 and 28.2 °C.

Sea temperature by month
Month	Average	Cool year	Warm year	Feels
JanuaryJan	25.8°	24.9°	26.9°	pleasant
FebruaryFeb	26.6°	25.6°	27.7°	warm
MarchMar	26.8°	25.2°	28.2°	warm
AprilApr	26.4°	24.6°	28.0°	warm
MayMay	26.1°	24.5°	27.6°	warm
JuneJun	24.7°	22.3°	26.6°	pleasant
JulyJul	23.8°	21.9°	25.7°	pleasant
AugustAug	23.3°	21.9°	24.6°	pleasant
SeptemberSep	23.2°	21.9°	24.5°	pleasant
OctoberOct	23.5°	22.3°	24.6°	pleasant
NovemberNov	23.7°	22.5°	24.9°	pleasant
DecemberDec	24.7°	23.8°	25.7°	pleasant

Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Tumbes

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

OctoberSunshine 5.8 hDaylight 12.2 hShare of daylight 48 %

SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.8 of 12.2 hours of daylight in Tumbes, 48 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain

Rain in Tumbes: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

OctoberRainy days 3Rainfall 9 mm

In October, Tumbes has about 3 rainy days with 9 mm of rain in total.

UV index

Sun protection

UV index in Tumbes

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October: 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in March (UV 14).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin: about 10 min
Fair skin: about 10 min
Light brown skin: about 15 min
Olive skin: about 20 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Tumbes

How breezy and how cloudy Tumbes is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

OctoberWind 14 km/hBeaufort 3

WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Tumbes typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

OctoberCloud cover 77 %Sunshine 5.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 77 % of the sky over Tumbes: mostly cloudy, with about 5.8 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Tumbes

How often the day gets hot in Tumbes (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Heat calendar

pleasant
some hot or muggy days
often muggy
often hot
hot and muggy

OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 25Daytime high 31 °C

In October, Tumbes has about 25 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Planning a trip to Tumbes

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

ArrivalNights

Tumbes in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Tumbes has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 61).

Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
61
Good
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
May half-term
May – Jun
76
Good
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
89
ExcellentBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
October half-term
Oct
86
Excellent
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
72
Good
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight: about 12 h 5 min
Distance: 9,630 km
Time zone: UTC−5
Jet lag: About 4 days (6 h west)

Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.

Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Good to know: Peru

Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Languages: Spanish, Quechua, Aymara
Sockets: Type A, B, C · 220 V
Traffic: Drives on the right
Dialling code: +51
Emergency number: 911

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Tumbes vs Machala

In October Tumbes has the better holiday weather (score 86 vs 71). During the day Machala is 5 °C cooler than Tumbes. The sea is about equally warm.

Tumbes vs Machala, in October
in October	Tumbes	Machala
Holiday weather score	86	71
Daytime high	31°	26°
Sea	24°	24°
Sunshine	6 h	6 h
Rainy days	3	17
Best time	May – Dec	Jul – Sep

Through the year

OctoberTumbes 31°Machala 26°

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Peru in October: the best places

In October, Tumbes ranks 8 of 27 destinations in this country.

Arequipa23°100
2Chimbote22°17°95
3Callao22°17°95
4Lima22°95
5Trujillo23°17°94
6Chiclayo24°93
7Tacna25°92
8TumbesThis page31°24°86

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Frequently asked questions about Tumbes

When is the best time to visit Tumbes?

The best time to visit Tumbes is from May to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Tumbes?

The sea temperature in Tumbes ranges from 23.2 °C in September to 26.8 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

Can you swim in Tumbes in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming.

What is the warmest month in Tumbes?

April is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 23 °C. August is the coolest month at 31 °C.

When does it rain most in Tumbes?

The rainy season is from February to April; the wettest month is March with 195 mm. The driest month is August with 2 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Tumbes get?

Tumbes gets around 2,050 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 6.4 hours a day; in March there are 4.6 hours a day.

What time zone is Tumbes in?

Tumbes is on UTC−5 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Tumbes?

A nonstop flight from London to Tumbes takes about 12 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,630 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Which school holidays are best for Tumbes?

Tumbes has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 61). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 61, May half-term 76, summer holidays 89, October half-term 86, Christmas holidays 72.