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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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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

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.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Iquitos

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
44Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°294
February
47Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°264
March
43Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°331
April
41Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°305
May
43Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°293
June
49Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
26°201
July
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
26°185
August
53Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
27°186
September
51Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
27°194
October
48Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°215
November
43Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°267
December
43Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°297

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Iquitos

When is the best time to visit Iquitos for backpacking?

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The best time to visit Iquitos for backpacking is typically in July, August, September, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Iquitos?

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Rainy season typically: January–December. It is generally better to avoid these months for backpacking.

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