Iquitos weather in May
May in Iquitos: hot, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 25 rainy days.
#9 of 12 months in Iquitos · #822 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 60/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Iquitos climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 29°C / 85°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 74°F | |
| Rainfall | 250 mm / 9.8 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 25 days | |
| Humidity | 91% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 74°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Iquitos in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Iquitos?
- May in Iquitos: hot, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 25 rainy days. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Iquitos on SeasonMap's comfort score (60/100).
- What is the weather like in Iquitos in May?
- In May, Iquitos averages a daily high of 29.3°C and a low of 23.1°C, with about 250 mm of rain over roughly 24.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Iquitos in May?
- Iquitos has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in May.