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When is the best time to visit Iquitos?
In general the best time to visit Iquitos is probably October, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are September, October, December, while the coldest months are May, June, July.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is September, October, December. Average maximum temperatures are up to +88°F in October and it has 0 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is May, June, July with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Iquitos in different months
This is the average weather in Iquitos for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 333 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 308 mm in April.
Climate in Iquitos
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Iquitos for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +97°F | +97°F | +95°F | +95°F | +93°F | +91°F | +93°F | +95°F | +97°F | +99°F | +97°F | +95°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +86°F | +86°F | +86°F | +86°F | +84°F | +84°F | +84°F | +86°F | +88°F | +88°F | +86°F | +86°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +70°F | +70°F | +70°F | +66°F | +66°F | +61°F | +61°F | +63°F | +63°F | +68°F | +63°F | +70°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 242 | 237 | 292 | 308 | 265 | 210 | 159 | 151 | 176 | 205 | 231 | 258 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Iquitos during the whole year:
The hottest month in Iquitos is October with average maximum temperature going up to +88°F. The coldest month is May with the lowest temperatures of +73°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Iquitos looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Iquitos is June with average humidity going up to 88%. The least humid month is September with an average humidity of 85%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Iquitos during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is August with approximately 0 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 151 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is April with approximately 28 rainy days and 308 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Iquitos:
What is the hottest month in Iquitos?
The hottest month in Iquitos is October with average maximum temperature of +88°F.
What is the coldest month in Iquitos?
The coldest month in Iquitos is May with minimum temperatures of +73°F.
Is Iquitos worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Iquitos could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Iquitos?
if you're looking to visit Iquitos when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for April, March, May. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being August with only 151 mm of rain.
Other cities in Peru
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Monthly weather in Iquitos
Source of the data
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.
