Average Monthly Sunshine in Iquitos

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Iquitos receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Iquitos Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 228 hours of sunshine in August and 151 hours in February, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2196 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. August sees up to 7.6 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. February, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.0 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Iquitos’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Iquitos enjoys an average of 2196 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

April, Iquitos’s wettest month, receives 192 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 31°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Iquitos Precipitation page.