Best Time to Visit Tumbes, Tumbes, Peru
Tumbes is at its sunniest and driest in April–December.
The best time to visit Tumbes for sunny, dry weather is April–December — 9 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through June–December; the wetter half falls in January–May. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 23.1°C / 73.6°F in August to 27°C / 80.6°F in March, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in (July) to 68 mm / 2.7 in (March). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Tumbes, Tumbes, Peru's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Tumbes's climate is broadly hot arid. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 26.9°C80.4°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 26°C78.8°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| June | 24.7°C76.5°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 23.7°C74.7°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 23.1°C73.6°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 23.2°C73.8°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 23.6°C74.5°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 24.1°C75.4°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 25.3°C77.5°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tumbes?
The best time to visit Tumbes for sunny, dry weather is April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is March averaging 27°C / 80.6°F, and the driest is July with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Tumbes's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Tumbes?
The rainy season at Tumbes, Tumbes runs through January–May, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 5 mm / 0.2 in. The wettest single month is March (68 mm / 2.7 in).
What is the driest month in Tumbes?
The driest month in Tumbes is July, averaging about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 23.7°C / 74.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Tumbes?
The least comfortable months for travel to Tumbes — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, July, August, September, October. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 68 mm / 2.7 in in March, and the coldest month averages 23.1°C / 73.6°F.
Is Tumbes climate different from Peru overall?
Yes, usually. Our Tumbes figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Peru figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Tumbes specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.