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Iquitos in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Iquitos in September 2025

OK Weather
Hot
🌧️
Rainy
Iquitos in September usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +31°C and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 27 rainy days with an average precipitation of 176 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • September is usually the driest month of the year in Iquitos

Average weather

☀️
+31°C
Avg. max. temperature
+17°C
Min.
+36°C
Max.
176 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
27 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Iquitos has OK weather in September.

Average temperature in Iquitos in September

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

The temperature in September is +33°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +36°C during the day and a minimum of +22°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +34°C to +32°C.

Is Iquitos warm or cold in September?

Iquitos is typically hot in September.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +30°C to +31°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +22°C to +23°C.

Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.

September is one of the warmest months in Iquitos, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Iquitos in September

Iquitos weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+30°C+31°C+31°C
Min. temperature
+17°C+17°C+20°C
Max. temperature
+35°C+36°C+37°C
Rainfall
151 mm176 mm205 mm
Wind
0 m/s0 m/s0 m/s
Humidity
86%85%86%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1011 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
211
Rainy days
282728
Snowy days
000

September weather is still as ok as in August. It’s getting warmer as September arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +30°C to +31°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 151 mm to 176 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 86% to 85%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 0 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Iquitos in September 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 September, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Iquitos based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in September stands at 77%, leading to total precipitation of around 86 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how September 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 September in Iquitos?

This is the weather in Iquitos in September 2024:
1 September
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+34°C
2 September
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+34°C
3 September
☀️
+35°C
4 September
☀️
+34°C
5 September
🌧️
+30°C
6 September
☀️
+34°C
7 September
☀️
+34°C
8 September
☀️
+34°C
9 September
☀️
+34°C
10 September
🌧️
+28°C
11 September
☀️
+33°C
12 September
☀️
+33°C
13 September
☀️
+32°C
14 September
☁️
+31°C
15 September
🌧️
+30°C
16 September
☁️
+33°C
17 September
☁️
+34°C
18 September
☁️
+33°C
19 September
☁️
+32°C
20 September
☁️
+32°C
21 September
☁️
+33°C
22 September
☁️
+34°C
23 September
☁️
+33°C
24 September
☁️
+35°C
25 September
🌧️
+33°C
26 September
☀️
+36°C
27 September
☀️
+36°C
28 September
☀️
+35°C
29 September
☁️
+33°C
30 September
🌧️
+32°C
In September 2024 Iquitos had 14 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +33°C, with an absolute maximum of +36°C and a minimum of +28°C. The average humidity was 83%, 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 September 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 September:

Is September a good time to visit Iquitos?

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

Can you sunbathe in Iquitos in September?

Absolutely, September is hot in Iquitos. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.

Is Iquitos rainy in September?

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

Is it sunny in Iquitos in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Iquitos in September, 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.