When is the best time to go to Iquitos

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Iquitos, Peru. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Iquitos weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Iquitos are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Iquitos January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 273mm 5.6hrs 13hrs

Hot, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Iquitos during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Iquitos for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Iquitos and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Iquitos with around 273mm 10.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Iquitos February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 248mm 6.5hrs 12.9hrs

February in Iquitos is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Iquitos.

February is in the summer in Iquitos and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Iquitos with around 248mm 9.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Iquitos weather in February »

March

Iquitos March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 302mm 5.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Iquitos is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Iquitos for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Iquitos and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Iquitos with around 302mm 11.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Iquitos weather in March »

April

Iquitos April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 301mm 5.4hrs 12.7hrs

Iquitos's weather in April is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Iquitos for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the fall / autumn in Iquitos and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Iquitos with around 301mm 11.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Iquitos weather in April »

May

Iquitos May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 267mm 5.4hrs 12.7hrs

May is a very wet, humid month in Iquitos and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Iquitos for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the fall / autumn in Iquitos and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Iquitos with around 267mm 10.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Iquitos weather in May »

June

Iquitos June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 207mm 5.6hrs 13hrs

Hot, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Iquitos during the month of June

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Iquitos.

June is in the winter in Iquitos and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Iquitos with around 207mm 8.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Iquitos weather in June »

July

Iquitos July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 177mm 6.4hrs 12.9hrs

July in Iquitos is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Iquitos, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Iquitos and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Iquitos with around 177mm 7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Iquitos weather in July »

August

Iquitos August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 169mm 6.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Iquitos is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Iquitos, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Iquitos and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Iquitos with around 169mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Iquitos weather in August »

September

Iquitos September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 192mm 6.9hrs 12.7hrs

Iquitos's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Iquitos, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Iquitos and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Iquitos with around 192mm 7.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Iquitos weather in September »

October

Iquitos October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 226mm 6.8hrs 12.7hrs

October is a very wet, humid month in Iquitos and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Iquitos, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

October is in the spring in Iquitos and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Iquitos with around 226mm 8.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Iquitos weather in October »

November

Iquitos November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 254mm 5.9hrs 13hrs

November in Iquitos is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Iquitos.

November is in the spring in Iquitos and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Iquitos with around 254mm 10 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Iquitos weather in November »

December

Iquitos December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 274mm 5.9hrs 12.9hrs

December in Iquitos is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Iquitos for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Iquitos and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Iquitos with around 274mm 10.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Iquitos weather in December »

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Iquitos weather stats

Iquitos weather statistics
Hottest month: December 31.7°C 89.1°F
Driest month: August 169mm 6.7ins
Sunniest month: August 6.8hrs
Coldest month: June 30.3°C 86.5°F
Wettest month: March 302mm 11.9ins
Warmest sea: January 25.1°C 77.2°F
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