Tumaco Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Tumaco temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C (86°F) in March to a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in August.

Nighttime temperatures range from 24°C (75°F) in March to 23°C (73°F) in August.

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Temperature ranges by month

Tumaco experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 4338 mm (171 in) 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 (19 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 25 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, November, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 223 mm (8.8 in) 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

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 24°C (75°F) in June to 26°C (79°F) in January.

Water temperature over the year

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