Iquitos weather in February (Loreto, Peru)

Is Iquitos a good destination in February, weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of February in Iquitos typically includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 31°C, cooling off to about 24°C at night. Typical temperatures can be misleading; some days will be hotter. Prepare with light clothing and plenty of hydration to stay cool.

Precipitation

Iquitos in February falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 265 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 19 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 151 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Iquitos. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Iquitos, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 265 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 81%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 151 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Peru in February

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Iquitos.

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