Iquitos & the Peruvian Amazon
The largest city on earth unreachable by road, only by river or by air, a floating market built entirely on stilts and boats, and pink river dolphins that surface right beside the canoe without much concern for who is watching.
The best time to visit Iquitos & the Peruvian Amazon is Jun–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (87°F). Local time there is 16:30 (UTC-5).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
June · high 84°F · rain 8.3in · 11.9h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C86°F | 261mm10.3in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| February | 30°C86°F | 284mm11.2in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| March | 30°C86°F | 341mm13.4in | 12.1h12.1h | |
| April | 30°C86°F | 357mm14.1in | 12.0h12.0h | |
| May | 29°C85°F | 325mm12.8in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| June | 29°C84°F | 210mm8.3in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| July | 29°C84°F | 205mm8.1in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| August | 30°C87°F | 142mm5.6in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| September | 32°C89°F | 147mm5.8in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| October | 31°C88°F | 204mm8.0in | 12.2h12.2h | in the recommended window |
| November | 31°C87°F | 305mm12.0in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| December | 30°C87°F | 304mm12.0in | 12.3h12.3h |
Good to know
- Currency
- PEN · Nuevo sol
- Language
- Spanish, Aymara, Quechua
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit Iquitos & the Peruvian Amazon?
The best time to visit Iquitos & the Peruvian Amazon is Jun–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (87°F).
How warm does Iquitos & the Peruvian Amazon get?
Typical daytime highs in Iquitos & the Peruvian Amazon are Mar–May 30°C (86°F), Jun–Aug 30°C (85°F), Sep–Nov 31°C (88°F), Dec–Feb 30°C (87°F).
Is Iquitos & the Peruvian Amazon expensive?
On the ground, Iquitos & the Peruvian Amazon is budget-friendly.
What sort of trip is Iquitos & the Peruvian Amazon good for?
Iquitos & the Peruvian Amazon is good for moving about and doing things, landscape doing the heavy lifting, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing, sunshine and salt water.