Cajamarca Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Cajamarca remains fairly constant, offering moderate temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C (66°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 17°C (63°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 8°C (46°F) in August to around 7°C (45°F) during January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Cajamarca is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2763 mm (109 in). Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, March it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 439 mm (17 in) of precipitation, recorded across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 41 mm (1.6 in) 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

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

The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) to 3 m/s (6 knots). It is lower in January, February, March, April, May, November and December and higher in July and August. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)