The climate in Tumbes during May can be summarized as hot, humid and dry.
May is in the fall / autumn in Tumbes and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 29.8°C 85.6°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 21.7°C 71°F |
| Average temperature | 25.7°C 78.3°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 15 mm 0.6 ins |
| Rainy days | 5 days |
| Sea temperature | 23.6°C 74.6°F |
| Humidity | 79% |
| Windspeed | 14kph 9 mph |
On average May is the 5th wettest month of the year in Tumbes with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Tumbes in May 2025.
| Hottest month: | March | 31.1°C 88°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | August | 1mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | December | 7hrs |
| Coldest month: | August | 26.8°C 80.2°F |
| Wettest month: | March | 86mm 3.4ins |