Cajamarca Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Cajamarca has relatively stable weather with mild temperatures.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Cajamarca remains fairly constant, offering moderate temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 17°C during cooler months like July.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 7°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Cajamarca is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2763 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, March receives heavy rainfall, averaging 439 mm of precipitation, recorded across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 41 mm over 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Cajamarca Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Cajamarca.
The city experiences its highest humidity in March, reaching 72%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 55%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s to 3 m/s. It is lower in January, February, March, April, May, November and December and higher in July and August.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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Cajamarca has moderate temperatures year round ranging between 17°C and 18°C. Other facts from our historical weather data:August has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
March tops the wettest month list with 439 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 41 mm of precipitation.
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