Cajamarca Weather in May

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

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Cajamarca

Thinking about venturing to Cajamarca, Peru this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Cajamarca in May

Cajamarca, Peru is a region in Peru. May in Cajamarca generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°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

May is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 153 mm (6 in) in Cajamarca.

Explore Cajamarca by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Cajamarca — and find the best time to visit. (based on Cajamarca)

January17°C (63°F) February17°C (63°F) March17°C (63°F) April18°C (64°F) May18°C (64°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August19°C (66°F) September18°C (64°F) October17°C (63°F) November18°C (64°F) December18°C (64°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Cajamarca in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 May for the most popular destinonation in Cajamarca, Peru?

Cajamarca

In May Cajamarca generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
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Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
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Monthly rainfall
299 mm (12 in)
153 mm (6 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
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Cajamarca weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Cajamarca, Peru generally has tolerable weather conditions. Cajamarca sees daytime temperatures near 18°C (64°F), with nights cooling to roughly 8°C (46°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Cajamarca peak at roughly 18°C (64°F) in May, dropping to about 8°C (46°F) overnight.

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

Yes, May tends to be a wetter month in Cajamarca, Peru. Average rainfall in Cajamarca sits around 153 mm (6 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Cajamarca, Peru?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Cajamarca, May might be a good time to visit Cajamarca, Peru. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide pleasant weather in Cajamarca. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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