If you are planning to travel to Iquitos, surely you have asked yourself this question
WHAT IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT?
The Peruvian Amazone It is extremely attractive for tourists thanks to the tours that are offered in it and that allow the traveler to feel a whole explorer in the jungle The best time to visit Iquitos is between the months of June to November, when the weather conditions are a little more stable and the chances of rain decrease. In any case, it must be taken into account that the average annual season is 28 ° C and that the humidity levels, even in the dry season, are very high. Between the months of December to May the rainy season.
However, in Iquitos It always rains despite being the dry season, the difference lies in the number of times it rains per week and the duration of the rain. So it shouldn't be surprising if you get a good downpour of rain in the middle of the dry season.
Many people automatically assume that Peruvian Amazone it is always hot and humid. Temperatures can reach 30 ° C at noon, although they drop significantly in the evening. During the dry season it is very common, especially in the months of July and August, that winds from Argentine Patagonia travel through the South American Amazon basin, especially impacting the territories that correspond to Bolivia and Peru, bringing a cold front that causes temperatures to drop to 15 ° C and sometimes lower during the day. This phenomenon is called "cold weather" but fortunately it does not last more than 3 or 4 days so it is important to bring something warm as well as waterproof, especially if the itinerary to be used includes transportation by motorized canoe where the wind is cold and can annoy.
During the rainy season between December to May, the average temperature is 30 ° C. The advantage of visiting the Amazon River Jungle in this time of year is the landscape when the increase in water rise a few meters higher than during the dry season, flooding the lowlands providing a surprising visual effect and especially because all rivers, streams, streams and lagoons are navigable. The area for walking becomes less accessible but it is exchanged for canoe rides under the canopy of the flooded forest trees. Fishing is limited during these rising months.
During the dry season between June to November the average temperature is 37 ° C. A noticeable difference from the rainy season is that now we can access the jungle trails that are flooded from December to May, which allows long walks following the guides Y accompanied by fewer mosquitoes than during the rainy season. Beautiful white sand beaches form at each bend of the rivers. This season offers a bonus: fishing is 100% guaranteed. Recommended for Sport Fishing activity.
The dry season in the Peruvian jungle It conveniently coincides with the dry season of the Peruvian Andes, making it a destination that can be perfectly combined with a trip before or after to the area of Cusco and / or Machu Picchu.
Although the dry season attracts more visitors to the city of Iquitos, it is not the only time in which travelers can visit it, there are always sunny days throughout the year where it is possible to observe the nature of our country. Peruvian Amazone.