When to visit Iquitos without the crowds
Iquitos (Peru) is calmest in January, February, March, April, May, October and November: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in July, August and December. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals. Careful with March and April: the calm has a reason (see the seasonal heads-ups).
Best months
Feb–May & Nov
When everyone heads home
September.
Tip
You arrive only by plane or boat; January to May high water lets boats get closer to wildlife.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 · calm ✦ | 30 °C (86 °F)23 rainy days | New Year's Day |
| February | 2/5 · calm ✦ | 30 °C (86 °F)23 rainy days | |
| March | 2/5 · calm ⚠ ✦ | 30 °C (86 °F)26 rainy days | Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday |
| April | 1/5 · calm ⚠ ✦ | 30 °C (86 °F)26 rainy days | |
| May | 2/5 · calm ✦ | 29 °C (85 °F)24 rainy days | Labour Day |
| June | 3/5 · moderate | 29 °C (85 °F)21 rainy days | San Juan festival (Jun 24), Saint Peter and Saint Paul |
| July | 5/5 · busy ✦ | 30 °C (85 °F)17 rainy days | Air Force Day, Independence Day |
| August | 5/5 · busy ✦ | 31 °C (87 °F)14 rainy days | Battle of Junin, Santa Rosa de Lima |
| September | 3/5 · moderate ✦ | 31 °C (88 °F)17 rainy days | |
| October | 2/5 · calm ✦ | 31 °C (88 °F)20 rainy days | Battle of Angamos |
| November | 2/5 · calm | 31 °C (87 °F)22 rainy days | All Saints Day |
| December | 4/5 · busy | 30 °C (86 °F)24 rainy days | Immaculate Conception, Battle of Ayacucho, Christmas Day |
⚠ = seasonal heads-up. ✦ = something special to see.
Before you go: seasonal heads-ups
- Rainy season (Mar–Apr): about 26 rainy days a month.
What to see, and when
- High water (Dec–May): explore the flooded forest by boat.
- Low water (Jul–Oct): more jungle walks and river beaches.
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Iquitos without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually April (crowds 1/5). In April the average high is 30 °C (86 °F). All the calm months: January, February, March, April, May, October and November.
When is Iquitos most crowded?
The busiest season is July, August and December. September.
What is the weather like in Iquitos?
Average highs range from 29 °C (85 °F) in June to 31 °C (88 °F) in September, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025). It rains most in March (about 26 days) and least in August (14).
What should I know before going to Iquitos?
Rainy season (Mar–Apr): about 26 rainy days a month.
What is there to see in Iquitos by season?
High water (Dec–May): explore the flooded forest by boat. Low water (Jul–Oct): more jungle walks and river beaches.
What festivals are there in Iquitos?
The main ones: San Juan festival (Jun 24) (June).
More places in Peru
- Cusco calm in January, February and April; busiest in June, July and August
- Lima calm in February, May, June, September, October and November; busiest in July and December
- Arequipa calm in January, February, March, June, September, October and November; busiest in July and August
- Puno calm in January, March, April, May, June, September, October and December; busiest in July and August
- Paracas calm in May, June, September, October and November; busiest in January and July
- Huaraz calm in January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December; busiest in July and August
- Máncora calm in May, June, September, October and November; busiest in January, February and July
- Trujillo calm in April, May, June, August, October and November; busiest in January
- Nazca calm in January, February, March, April, May and June; busiest in July and August
- Puerto Maldonado calm in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December; busiest in July and August