Best Time to Visit Iquitos, Loreto, Peru
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Iquitos.
Iquitos does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (October, 26.6°C / 79.9°F) and driest (July, 162 mm / 6.4 in) months. The drier stretch runs through February and June–November; the wetter half falls in March–May and December–January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 25.3°C / 77.5°F in July to 26.6°C / 79.9°F in October, with rainfall from 162 mm / 6.4 in (July) to 304 mm / 12 in (April). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Iquitos, Loreto, Peru's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Iquitos's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
No month at Iquitos matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Iquitos?
Iquitos doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on July (driest, ~162 mm / 6.4 in) and October (warmest, 26.6°C / 79.9°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Peru's national average.
When is the rainy season in Iquitos?
The rainy season at Iquitos, Loreto runs through March–May and December–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 246 mm / 9.7 in. The wettest single month is April (304 mm / 12 in).
What is the driest month in Iquitos?
The driest month in Iquitos is July, averaging about 162 mm / 6.4 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.3°C / 77.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Iquitos?
The least comfortable months for travel to Iquitos — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 304 mm / 12 in in April, and the coldest month averages 25.3°C / 77.5°F.
Is Iquitos climate different from Peru overall?
Yes, usually. Our Iquitos figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Peru figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Iquitos specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.