Iquitos weather in December (Loreto, Peru)

What kind of weather does December bring to Iquitos? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During December, Iquitos usually has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 31°C. At night, it falls to around 24°C. Although these are the average temperatures, expect warmer days occasionally. Wear cool clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Iquitos in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 271 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 20 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 162 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Iquitos. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Iquitos climate page with graphs.

 

Iquitos, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 271 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 80%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 162 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Peru in December

Find out more about the weather in Peru and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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