The weather in May in Tumbes

It's hot in May in Tumbes with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 24°C.

May is a good month to be in Tumbes for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Tumbes, Peru. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 56°C in 2014, Tumbes reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 14°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 45 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in May for Tumbes

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Tumbes. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Tumbes New York
Average temperature 30°C 22°C
Max. temperature 32°C 28°C
Min. temperature 22°C -5°C
Total precipitation 45 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 8 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Tumbes with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 24°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 31°C, with nights around 24°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Tumbes is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 23°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Tumbes, Peru. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Tumbes

Temperature in May in Tumbes over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Tumbes, Peru. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Tumbes

Total precipitation in May in Tumbes over the years

Daily UV index in May in Tumbes

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Tumbes, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Tumbes by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Tumbes. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.