If you plan to visit Iquitos in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +86°F during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 28 rainy days in the month and around 258 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+70°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
258 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
28 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Iquitos has OK weather in December.
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Average temperature in Iquitos in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Iquitos for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +93°F during the day to a minimum of +73°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +86°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +86°F.
Is Iquitos warm or cold in December?
Iquitos is typically warm in December.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +86°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +73°F to +73°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
December is one of the warmest months in Iquitos, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Iquitos in December
Iquitos weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+86°F
+86°F
+86°F
Min. temperature
+63°F
+70°F
+70°F
Max. temperature
+97°F
+95°F
+97°F
Rainfall
231 mm
258 mm
242 mm
Wind
0 m/s
0 m/s
0 m/s
Humidity
86%
86%
86%
Air pressure
1008 HPa
1009 HPa
1009 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
1
Cloudy days
1
1
2
Rainy days
27
28
27
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as ok as in November.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +86°F for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 231 mm to 258 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 86%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 0 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Iquitos in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 1 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Iquitos is gradually increasing during December, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Iquitos based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 94% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 289 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 38 mm, which is moderate rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 29 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Iquitos wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 93% chance of precipitation and 308 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 90% chance of precipitation and 151 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last December in Iquitos?
This is the weather in Iquitos in December 2024:
1 December
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+84°F
2 December
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+89°F
3 December
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+82°F
4 December
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+87°F
5 December
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+85°F
6 December
🌧️
+82°F
7 December
🌧️
+85°F
8 December
☁️
+87°F
9 December
🌧️
+86°F
10 December
☁️
+88°F
11 December
☀️
+88°F
12 December
☀️
+89°F
13 December
☁️
+89°F
14 December
🌧️
+83°F
15 December
🌧️
+81°F
16 December
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+86°F
17 December
🌧️
+83°F
18 December
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+88°F
19 December
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+92°F
20 December
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+93°F
21 December
🌧️
+87°F
22 December
🌧️
+89°F
23 December
☁️
+86°F
24 December
🌧️
+85°F
25 December
☁️
+86°F
26 December
🌧️
+84°F
27 December
🌧️
+83°F
28 December
🌧️
+79°F
29 December
🌧️
+87°F
30 December
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+92°F
31 December
🌧️
+85°F
In December 2024 Iquitos had 4 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 15 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 89%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 58%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Iquitos climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Iquitos in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+84°F) and the highest in 2024 (+88°F). The driest year was 2004 with only 2322 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1986 with 3355 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Iquitos in December:
Is December a good time to visit Iquitos?
It’s always a good time to visit Iquitos, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Iquitos in December?
December is warm in Iquitos. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Iquitos rainy in December?
Iquitos is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Iquitos in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Iquitos in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Iquitos, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
