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Tumbes in August

Great month. Inside Tumbes's best window: May–Oct.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
31°C (88°F) / 25°C (77°F)
average high / low
Rain days
5
Crowds
High
Peru overall
Prices
High
Peru overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Tumbes

Inside Tumbes's best window: May–Oct.

Is another month better than August?

No other month rates higher than August for Tumbes in this guide.

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • TumbesHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 5 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Peru overall
High
Prices · Peru overall
High

Peru overall: Dry and clear; Machu Picchu caps are raised but still sell out; windy.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Tumbes, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Great

    May: Great

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 31 °C (88 °F)

    May: 31 °C (88 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 25 °C (77 °F)

    May: 25 °C (77 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 5 (better)

    May: 6

  • Crowds

    Aug: High

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Aug: High

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    May: 0

August: Inside Tumbes's best window: May–Oct.

May: Inside Tumbes's best window: May–Oct.

Tumbes: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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