Iquitos Climate by Month
Iquitos has relatively stable weather with very warm temperatures.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Iquitos temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in September to a very warm 30°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 22°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Iquitos experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2906 mm of precipitation annually. Iquitos offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between April (312 mm) and August (160 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Iquitos.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Iquitos ranges from 1°C in January to 1°C in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Iquitos in Peru
Iquitos has high temperatures year round ranging between 30°C and 31°C.The average rainfall figures in Iquitos are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. If we needed to pick one month we would choose August which is the sunniest month of the year.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
September has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 312 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 160 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 228 hours of sunshine.
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