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Iquitos Weather in February

Iquitos in February

The short of it: Iquitos in February averages a high of 32 °C (89 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 219 mm (8.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 14 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 22° · rain 219 mm · daylight 12 h 14 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & July

February in Iquitos brings afternoons near 32° and nights around 22°, with about 219 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 219 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 14 min in mid-February.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Iquitos runs about middling and wetter than most in February. Belen, 1 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

February in Iquitos, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 82 mm less rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 14 min
Average wind
3 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BelenLoreto1 km SSE32°22°218 mm
San JuanLoreto4 km SW32°22°219 mm
ManacamiriLoreto5 km NW32°22°219 mm
GallitoLoreto15 km SE32°22°219 mm
Zúngaro CochaLoreto15 km SW32°22°215 mm
AucayoLoreto17 km SE32°22°219 mm
VarillalLoreto18 km SW32°22°213 mm
Santa María de OjealLoreto19 km NNE32°22°223 mm
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The Almanac · Iquitos Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 219 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Iquitos by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°22°301 mm3 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦
February32°22°219 mm3 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
March32°22°286 mm3 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
April31°22°275 mm3 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦
May31°22°255 mm3 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦
June31°21°190 mm3 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦
July31°21°150 mm3 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦
August32°21°162 mm3 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦
September33°21°174 mm3 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦
October33°22°207 mm3 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
November32°22°243 mm3 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦
December32°22°301 mm3 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Iquitos in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Iquitos in February?

Days average 32 °C (89 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 219 mm (8.6 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 219 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Iquitos?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Iquitos in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 14 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Iquitos in February?

Hardly — February nights average 22 °C (72 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Iquitos in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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