Weather in Iquitos (Amazon)
What's the weather like in Iquitos (Amazon)?
Iquitos (Amazon) has warm year-round and heavy rainfall, especially in the wet season. Average daytime highs range from 30°C (85°F) in January to 29°C (84°F) in July, with overnight lows around 24°C (75°F) and 23°C (73°F) respectively.
No month in Iquitos (Amazon) sits in the typical comfort range of 18–26°C. The most temperate months are usually June and July.
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇵🇪 Peru
- Region
- South America
- Time zone
- America/Lima
- Coordinates
- -3.744, -73.252
Monthly climate
Long-run averages for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C / 85°F | 24°C / 75°F | 243 mm | 25 | — |
| February | 30°C / 86°F | 24°C / 75°F | 227 mm | 24 | — |
| March | 30°C / 85°F | 24°C / 75°F | 314 mm | 27 | — |
| April | 30°C / 85°F | 24°C / 74°F | 319 mm | 27 | — |
| May | 29°C / 84°F | 23°C / 74°F | 278 mm | 26 | — |
| June | 29°C / 83°F | 23°C / 73°F | 191 mm | 24 | — |
| July | 29°C / 84°F | 23°C / 73°F | 168 mm | 22 | — |
| August | 30°C / 86°F | 23°C / 73°F | 151 mm | 18 | — |
| September | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 75°F | 128 mm | 19 | — |
| October | 31°C / 87°F | 24°C / 75°F | 186 mm | 22 | — |
| November | 30°C / 87°F | 24°C / 75°F | 249 mm | 25 | — |
| December | 30°C / 86°F | 24°C / 75°F | 274 mm | 27 | — |
Iquitos (Amazon) by month
Detailed weather for any specific month:
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Iquitos (Amazon)?
The most comfortable months in Iquitos (Amazon) are usually June, July, August, when average highs sit near 18–26°C (64–79°F) with relatively little rain. See the full month-by-month breakdown for the exact figures.
What is the hottest month in Iquitos (Amazon)?
September is typically the hottest month in Iquitos (Amazon), averaging a high of 31°C (88°F).
What is the coldest month in Iquitos (Amazon)?
July is usually the coldest, with average lows around 23°C (73°F).
Does it snow in Iquitos (Amazon)?
Snow is rare in Iquitos (Amazon); the climate data shows essentially no snowfall across the year.
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