Climate of Iquitos, Loreto, Peru
Point-value climate at Iquitos (Loreto, Peru). Population approximately 458,729.
Located in Loreto, Peru, Iquitos has a tropical climate. Population approximately 458,729. Monthly average temperatures range from 25.3°C / 77.5°F in July to 26.6°C / 79.9°F in October, with rainfall varying from 162 mm / 6.4 in (July) to 304 mm / 12 in (April) — about 2862 mm / 112.7 in across the year. Iquitos is the capital of Loreto. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Iquitos's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.4°C79.5°F | 285 mm11.2″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.5°C79.7°F | 243 mm9.6″ | Tropical |
| March | 26.4°C79.5°F | 278 mm10.9″ | Tropical |
| April | 26.3°C79.3°F | 304 mm12″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.1°C79°F | 273 mm10.7″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.6°C78.1°F | 199 mm7.8″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.3°C77.5°F | 162 mm6.4″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.8°C78.4°F | 177 mm7″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.2°C79.2°F | 193 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.6°C79.9°F | 224 mm8.8″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.6°C79.9°F | 246 mm9.7″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.6°C79.9°F | 278 mm10.9″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Iquitos?
Iquitos does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Iquitos's warmest month is October at an average of 26.6°C / 79.9°F, and its driest month is July with about 162 mm / 6.4 in of rain.
What is the climate of Iquitos?
Iquitos, in Loreto, Peru, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.3°C / 77.5°F in July to 26.6°C / 79.9°F in October. Annual rainfall is approximately 2862 mm / 112.7 in, with the wettest month being April (304 mm / 12 in) and the driest July (162 mm / 6.4 in).
What is the average temperature in Iquitos in October?
The average temperature in Iquitos in October is 26.6°C / 79.9°F, with rainfall of about 224 mm / 8.8 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Iquitos?
The driest month in Iquitos is July, with about 162 mm / 6.4 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 25.3°C / 77.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Iquitos?
The wettest month in Iquitos is April, with approximately 304 mm / 12 in of average monthly rainfall.