The weather in January in Iquitos

It's hot in January in Iquitos with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 24°C.

Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Iquitos. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Iquitos, Peru. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 36°C in 2016, Iquitos reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 20°C to a highest value of 26°C.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 267 mm of precipitation, spread over 26 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in January for Iquitos

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Iquitos. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Iquitos New York
Average temperature 31°C 5°C
Max. temperature 33°C 11°C
Min. temperature 23°C -5°C
Total precipitation 267 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 26 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Iquitos with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 24°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 31°C, with nights around 24°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Iquitos is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 24°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Iquitos, Peru. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Iquitos

Temperature in January in Iquitos over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Iquitos, Peru. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Iquitos

Total precipitation in January in Iquitos over the years

Daily UV index in January in Iquitos

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Iquitos, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Iquitos by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Iquitos. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.