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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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