Iquitos
City in Peru
Iquitos is a city in Peru with a population of 377,609 in 2017. Located 1,015 km from Lima, it draws visitors with its local sights such as Casa de Fierro and Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve.
What to see
Visitors to the city can explore the notable Casa de Fierro. The area also provides access to the expansive Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve.
When to go
Temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, with daily highs around 28 °C to 30 °C and lows from 22 °C to 24 °C. Rainfall varies by month. July experiences the least rain with 186 mm over about 16 days, while April sees the highest rainfall with 331 mm over about 21 days. August and September have the fewest rainy days at 14 and 13 respectively.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport, located 9 km from Iquitos.
Top sights in Iquitos
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 26 °C on average. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 |
| Average low, °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 285 | 278 | 306 | 331 | 321 | 256 | 186 | 194 | 248 | 255 | 285 | 328 |
| Rainy days | 21 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 22 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Iquitos (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.