Climate Insights for Iquitos

The climate in Iquitos is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2,814 mm of precipitation falls per year. Iquitos receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Iquitos sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Iquitos is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 110.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Iquitos receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Iquitos sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Iquitos has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Iquitos has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 15°F range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 78°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows.

Iquitos is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,814 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 235 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 333 mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 145 mm. That's 188 mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Iquitos is a very wet location, receiving approximately 110.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9.3 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 13.1 in of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 5.7 in. That's 7.4 in less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Iquitos is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Iquitos is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Iquitos based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Iquitos based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.