Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
85°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Iquitos
Peru · South America
Humid air is the main limitation.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
85°F
Lows around 74°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
Not available
Air feel
Very humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days, with a mix of brief and longer spells. About 26 wet days, more than in most months.
84%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Sunshine estimates are less reliable here; cloud and rain patterns are a better guide.
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
55%May Heat feel
Easy airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 93° and nights feel near 82°.
WarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
16%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
2 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 82°F, easing to about 78°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning80°F
Feels 89°F
Rain58%
Cloud84%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday84°F
Feels 93°F
Rain71%
Cloud82%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon82°F
Feels 92°F
Rain60%
Cloud81%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityLow
Early evening78°F
Feels 87°F
Rain25%
Cloud82%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86 | 75 | 10.0 | 26 | — | 88 |
| Feb | 86 | 75 | 9.1 | 25 | — | 88 |
| Mar | 86 | 75 | 11.9 | 28 | — | 89 |
| Apr | 86 | 75 | 12.1 | 27 | — | 89 |
| May | 85 | 74 | 10.7 | 26 | — | 90 |
| Jun | 84 | 73 | 8.4 | 25 | — | 90 |
| Jul | 85 | 72 | 6.3 | 23 | — | 89 |
| Aug | 87 | 73 | 5.7 | 21 | — | 88 |
| Sep | 88 | 74 | 6.4 | 22 | — | 88 |
| Oct | 87 | 75 | 7.7 | 25 | — | 88 |
| Nov | 87 | 75 | 8.9 | 25 | — | 88 |
| Dec | 86 | 75 | 10.4 | 26 | — | 88 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: temporarily unavailable while its source is reviewed.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology