Cajamarca Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cajamarca, Peru in January.

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Planning a trip to Cajamarca, Peru this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Cajamarca in January

Cajamarca, Peru is a region in Peru. January in Cajamarca generally has mild temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Cajamarca.

For a closer look at conditions across Cajamarca, Peru, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 323 mm (13 in) in Cajamarca.

Explore Cajamarca by month

Best Places to Visit in Cajamarca in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Cajamarca.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Cajamarca

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Cajamarca, Peru?

Cajamarca

In January Cajamarca generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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January
February
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
293 mm (12 in)
323 mm (13 in)
417 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions

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Cajamarca weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cajamarca, Peru in January?

Cajamarca, Peru typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Cajamarca average around 17°C (63°F), and temperatures drop to about 8°C (46°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Cajamarca, Peru in January?

Average temperatures in Cajamarca, Peru during January range from a nighttime low near 8°C (46°F) to a daytime high around 17°C (63°F) in Cajamarca.

Does Cajamarca, Peru get a lot of rain in January?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Cajamarca records an average of 323 mm (13 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for Cajamarca, Peru.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Cajamarca, Peru?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Cajamarca, January may not be the ideal time to visit Cajamarca, Peru.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Cajamarca. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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