Climate normals · 1970–2000
Iquitos Climate
Iquitos is a city in Peru (16) with a population of about 377,609. Its average annual temperature is 26.2°C (79°F), with roughly 2786 mm of rain per year.
26.2°C
Avg Temp
2786
Precip (mm/yr)
Oct
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Iquitos Climate
Iquitos has an average annual temperature of 26.2°C (79°F) and receives about 2786 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is October and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.2°C
Avg Temp
2786
Precip (mm/yr)
Oct
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 80° | 282 mm |
| February | 27° / 80° | 241 mm |
| March | 26° / 80° | 279 mm |
| April | 26° / 79° | 296 mm |
| May | 26° / 79° | 261 mm |
| June | 26° / 78° | 189 mm |
| July | 25° / 77° | 148 mm |
| August | 26° / 78° | 163 mm |
| September | 26° / 79° | 184 mm |
| October | 27° / 80° | 223 mm |
| November | 27° / 80° | 242 mm |
| December | 27° / 80° | 278 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Iquitos
The most comfortable months to visit Iquitos are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is October (around 32°C high). The coldest is July (near 20°C low). April is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Iquitos are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Iquitos, Peru has an average annual temperature of 26.2°C and about 2786 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is October and the coldest is July.
In October, the hottest month, daily highs in Iquitos average about 32°C (89°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.