When is the best time to go to Iquitos?

When is the best time to go to Iquitos? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Iquitos are August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are July, August, September, October and November
  • The rainiest months are January, February and March


Annual weather in Iquitos

For full information about the climate and weather in Iquitos a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 76°F/86°F
15.7in
February 76°F/88°F
14.8in
March 76°F/88°F
17.8in
April 76°F/86°F
12.6in
May 76°F/86°F
11.6in
June 74°F/86°F
9.6in
July 74°F/88°F
8in
August 76°F/92°F
6in
September 77°F/94°F
7.7in
October 77°F/92°F
9.6in
November 77°F/90°F
10.3in
December 76°F/88°F
13.2in


Weather and climate in Iquitos

Iquitos enjoys an equatorial (or tropical rainforest) climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Iquitos is 88°F (ranging from 86°F in june to 94°F in september). Annual rainfall is 136.7in, with a minimum of 6in in august and a maximum of 17.8in in march.
  • From january to june the climate is very bad. In average, on the morning it is 74°F and it rains in june about 9.6in.
  • Between july and september the climate is okay. By early evening, the temperature averages 79°F and you can expect to have 7.7in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of october the climate is very unfavorable. The record temperature this month is 106°F and you can expect to have 9.6in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of november the climate is passable, but still OK. It is for example 90°F as maximum temperature in november and, in november, 16 days of rain are expected.
  • In december the climate is very unfavorable. The temperature rises to 88°F and it rains about 13.2in each month.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Iquitos

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Iquitos: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Iquitos

Find out when Iquitos has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Iquitos

  • Very low season in Iquitos
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: February and March.
  • Low season in Iquitos
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, April, May, June and November.
  • High season in Iquitos
    The number of visitors to Iquitos is high in: September and October.
  • Peak season in Iquitos
    The largest number of tourists visiting Iquitos is during: July, August and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Iquitos month by month



Best time for low prices in Iquitos

Average prices of hotels in Iquitos month by month

Generally, September is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Iquitos. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, May is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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