Iquitos Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Iquitos.
Climate overview of Iquitos
Located on the Amazon River, Iquitos is the largest city in Peru's tropical rainforest. It can only be reached by boat or plane. Tourists traveling to this city often use it as a starting point for treks into the tropical rainforest.
Iquitos has a tropical rainforest climate. It is warm year-round, with average temperatures mostly above 30°C (86°F). Only during heavy rainstorms does the temperature drop slightly. Rain falls consistently throughout the year. Due to the frequent rainfall and high temperatures, humidity is consistently high.
Iquitos Weather by Month
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Iquitos — and find the best time to visit.
Monthly Temperature in Iquitos
In Iquitos temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C (90°F) in September to a very warm 30°C (86°F) in the coolest month, July.
Nights vary from 24°C (75°F) in September to around 22°C (72°F) during the colder months.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Iquitos
Iquitos experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2906 mm (114 in) of precipitation annually. Iquitos offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between the wettest month April (312 mm (12 in)) and the driest month August (160 mm (6.3 in)) is not too significant. For more details, please visit our Iquitos Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Iquitos
Iquitos offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between August (7.6 hours daily) and February (5.0 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Iquitos by Month
The city experiences its highest humidity in April, reaching 84%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 78%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Iquitos
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) to 1 m/s (2 knots). It is lower in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and higher in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Best Time to Visit Iquitos
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Frequently asked questions about the climate in Iquitos
What is the best time to visit Iquitos?
July and August typically offer the most optimal weather in Iquitos. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.
What temperatures can I expect in Iquitos?
Daytime highs range from 30°C (86°F) in July to 32°C (90°F) in September. Nighttime lows range from 22°C (72°F) to 24°C (75°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
How much rain does Iquitos get?
Annual rainfall is around 2906 mm (114 in). April is the wettest month with 312 mm (12 in), while August is the driest with 160 mm (6.3 in).
How sunny is Iquitos?
Iquitos receives around 2,196 hours of sunshine per year. August is the sunniest month with 228 hours, while February is the cloudiest with just 151 hours. Overall, Iquitos enjoys abundant sunshine.
Iquitos 3-Day Forecast
Iquitos 3-Day Forecast
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