Our verdict
The best time to visit Iquitos is July
In the summer months, temperatures tend to get to a maximum of around 34℃ (94℉). The weather at night in the winter can get down to temperatures as low as 20℃ (67℉).
If you’re keen to see the sights of Iquitos during the day, the sun stays up the longest around September. The wet season in Iquitos falls around March, so if you prefer the dryer weather, you should look to visit in August instead.
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Iquitos seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Iquitos as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Iquitos is in the Southern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | December to February |
| Autumn/fall | March to May |
| Winter | June to August |
| Spring | September to November |
Average temperatures in Iquitos
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Iquitos for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Iquitos climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Iquitos for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Iquitos in January
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 88%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 158mm (6") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Iquitos in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Iquitos in February
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 88%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 161mm (6") over 24 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Iquitos in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Iquitos in March
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 88%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 185mm (7") over 28 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Iquitos in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Iquitos in April
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 89%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 145mm (6") over 26 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Iquitos in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Iquitos in May
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 88%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 121mm (5") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Iquitos in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Iquitos in June
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 87%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 97mm (4") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Iquitos in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Iquitos in July
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 84mm (3") over 24 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Iquitos in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Iquitos in August
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (90℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 63mm (2") over 22 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Iquitos in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Iquitos in September
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 33℃ (92℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 80mm (3") over 22 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Iquitos in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
Iquitos in October
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 101mm (4") over 24 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Iquitos in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Iquitos in November
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 84%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 120mm (5") over 24 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Iquitos in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Iquitos in December
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 87%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 173mm (7") over 26 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Iquitos in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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