PeruWhat’s the climate like in Cajamarca?
The current climate in Cajamarca features temperatures ranging from a high of 24°C to a low of 22°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 23°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 6°C and in the warmer months around 11°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Cajamarca in recent years was 34°C in January 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 14°C in June 2021.
On average, Cajamarca receives 1061 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Cajamarca?
The best time to visit Cajamarca for sunny weather is January and May through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Cajamarca. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Cajamarca
The climate table of Cajamarca shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 110 | 204 | 171 | 126 | 56 | 16 | 12 | 9,5 | 42 | 79 | 106 | 129 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 23°C
- Highest temperature: 24°C in September
- Lowest temperature: 22°C in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October and December
- Precipitation: 1061 mm per year, averaging 88 mm per month
- Driest months: 9,5 mm in August, 12 mm in July and 16 mm in June
- Wettest months: 204 mm in February, 171 mm in March and 129 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Cajamarca
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Cajamarca, Peru. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Cajamarca
This graph shows how much rainfall Cajamarca, Peru, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Cajamarca
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Cajamarca, Peru. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Cajamarca
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Cajamarca, Peru. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Cajamarca
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Cajamarca, Peru, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Cajamarca by month
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