Cajamarca weather in December (Cajamarca, Peru)

What can you expect from the weather in Cajamarca during December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Cajamarca generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 8°C.

Cajamarca in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 293 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Cajamarca. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cajamarca climate page with graphs.

 

Cajamarca, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 293 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 64%  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h  

Where to go in Peru in December

Find out more about the weather in Peru in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Cajamarca in December?

For visitors traveling to Cajamarca, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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