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Iquitos in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Iquitos in August and see if it is worth visiting.
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August

Weather in Iquitos in August 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Iquitos in August usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +30°C and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 28 rainy days with an average precipitation of 151 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+30°C
Avg. max. temperature
+17°C
Min.
+35°C
Max.
151 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
2 ⛅️
Cloudy
28 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Iquitos has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Iquitos in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Iquitos for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in August is +32°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +35°C during the day and a minimum of +21°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +27°C to +34°C.

Is Iquitos warm or cold in August?

Iquitos is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +29°C to +30°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +22°C to +22°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how August is compared to other months in Iquitos:

Climate in Iquitos in August

Iquitos weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+29°C+30°C+31°C
Min. temperature
+16°C+17°C+17°C
Max. temperature
+34°C+35°C+36°C
Rainfall
159 mm151 mm176 mm
Wind
0 m/s0 m/s0 m/s
Humidity
87%86%85%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1012 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
221
Rainy days
282827
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. It’s getting warmer as August arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +29°C to +30°C during the day. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 159 mm to 151 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 87% to 86%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 0 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Iquitos in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Iquitos is gradually increasing during August, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Iquitos based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 58%, leading to total precipitation of around 70 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Iquitos wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 93% chance of precipitation and 308 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 90% chance of precipitation and 151 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Iquitos?

This is the weather in Iquitos in August 2024:
1 August
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+27°C
2 August
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+30°C
3 August
☁️
+31°C
4 August
☁️
+30°C
5 August
☁️
+31°C
6 August
☁️
+31°C
7 August
☁️
+33°C
8 August
☁️
+31°C
9 August
☁️
+32°C
10 August
☁️
+33°C
11 August
☁️
+31°C
12 August
🌧️
+28°C
13 August
☁️
+27°C
14 August
🌧️
+27°C
15 August
☁️
+30°C
16 August
☀️
+32°C
17 August
☀️
+34°C
18 August
☀️
+34°C
19 August
☀️
+34°C
20 August
☁️
+33°C
21 August
☀️
+33°C
22 August
☁️
+32°C
23 August
☀️
+33°C
24 August
☀️
+35°C
25 August
☁️
+34°C
26 August
☀️
+34°C
27 August
☁️
+34°C
28 August
🌧️
+33°C
29 August
☁️
+32°C
30 August
☁️
+32°C
31 August
☀️
+34°C
In August 2024 Iquitos had 9 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +32°C, with an absolute maximum of +35°C and a minimum of +27°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Iquitos climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Iquitos in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+29°C) and the highest in 2024 (+31°C). The driest year was 2004 with only 2322 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1986 with 3355 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Iquitos in August:

Is August a good time to visit Iquitos?

It’s always a good time to visit Iquitos, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Iquitos in August?

August is warm in Iquitos. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Iquitos rainy in August?

Iquitos is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Iquitos in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Iquitos in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Peru

Check out the weather for other cities in Peru.

Monthly weather in Iquitos

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Iquitos, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.