When to go · Iquitos
Iquitos in August
Great month. Inside Iquitos's best window: Jun–Sep (drier, lower river).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 32°C90°F / 21°C70°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 15
- Crowds
- High
- Peru overall
- Prices
- High
- Peru overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Iquitos
Inside Iquitos's best window: Jun–Sep (drier, lower river).
Weather in August
- IquitosHighs around 32 °C, lows around 21 °C, rain on about 15 daysHighs around 90 °F, lows around 70 °F, rain on about 15 days
- Amazon, Peru · Iquitos, Puerto Maldonado, Manubest weather
Hot and humid; drier Jun–Sep with better trails; river levels high Jan–May (good for boats around Iquitos).
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Peru overall
- High
- Prices · Peru overall
- High
Peru overall: Dry and clear; Machu Picchu caps are raised but still sell out; windy.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast