What’s the climate like in Iquitos?
The current climate of Iquitos features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 31°C. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 22°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Iquitos in recent years was 40°C in December 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 19°C in June 2023.
On average, Iquitos receives 2716 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Iquitos?
The best time to visit Iquitos for pleasant to warm weather is January through December. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Iquitos.
Climate Table of Iquitos
The climate table of Iquitos shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 267 | 289 | 274 | 338 | 206 | 162 | 178 | 155 | 147 | 230 | 229 | 241 |
| UV Index | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 32°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in September and October
- Lowest temperature: 31°C in January, March, April, May, June and July
- Precipitation: 2716 mm per year, averaging 226 mm per month
- Driest months: 147 mm in September, 155 mm in August and 162 mm in June
- Wettest months: 338 mm in April, 289 mm in February and 274 mm in March
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Average Temperature per Month in Iquitos
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Iquitos, Peru. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Iquitos
This graph shows how much precipitation Iquitos, Peru, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Iquitos
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Iquitos, Peru. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Iquitos
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Iquitos, Peru. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Iquitos
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Iquitos, Peru, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Iquitos by Month
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