Iquitos weather in March (Loreto, Peru)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Iquitos this March? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

March in Iquitos generally includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 31°C, while nights can cool down to about 24°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Precipitation

Iquitos in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 311 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 22 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 153 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Iquitos. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Iquitos, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 73%  

Precipitation 311 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 82%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 153 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Peru in March

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

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