Best Time to Visit Iquitos for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

55/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

July, August

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26°C – 27°C

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Iquitos?

The best time to visit Iquitos for backpacking is July, August, September, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Iquitos

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	44Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	32°	294	22.6	82%	wet
February	47Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	32°	264	21.7	82%	wet
March	43Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	32°	331	25	83%	wet
April	41Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	31°	305	22.1	85%	wet
May	43Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	31°	293	21.8	84%	wet
June	49Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	26°	31°	201	19.4	83%	wet
July	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	26°	31°	185	18.1	83%	wet
August	53Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	27°	32°	186	17.4	81%	wet
September	51Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	27°	32°	194	17.4	80%	wet
October	48Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	32°	215	17.9	81%	wet
November	43Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	32°	267	19.8	81%	wet
December	43Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	32°	297	21.3	82%	wet