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Climate - Cajamarca (Peru)


Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours

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Cajamarca, where it is located


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Climate chart - Cajamarca
In Cajamarca, there is a temperate or subtropical mountain climate. The rains are not abundant, but are frequent especially from December to April, while there is a dry period from June to August, the austral winter, when night temperatures also decrease, which can drop to 0 °C (32 °F).
During the day, on the other hand, temperatures are stable and spring-like all year round. Although it never gets hot, and the temperature never reaches 30 °C (86 °F), the mountain sun is very strong, especially in October-November and January-February, when it is close to the zenith at noon.
The city is located in northwestern Peru, in the western part of the Andes, at 7 degrees south latitude, and at 2,700 meters (8,850 feet) above sea level.

Cajamarca - Climate data


In Cajamarca, the average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 12.8 °C (55.1 °F), that of the warmest month (January) is of 14.9 °C (58.9 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Cajamarca - Average temperatures (1991-2020)
MonthMin (°C)Max (°C)Mean (°C)Min (°F)Max (°F)Mean (°F)
January92114.9487058.9
February92114.9487058.8
March92114.9486958.8
April82114.6477058.3
May72114447057.2
June52113.2417155.7
July42112.8407055.1
August42212.9407155.3
September62213.6427156.5
October82114.4467058
November72114.4457157.9
December82114.5477058.2
Year721.214.0544.670.257.5

In Cajamarca, precipitation amounts to 810 millimeters (31.9 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 17 mm (0.7 in) in the driest months (July, August) to 135 mm (5.3 in) in the wettest one (March). Here is the average precipitation.
Cajamarca - Average precipitation
MonthMillimetersInchesDays
January1003.912
February953.715
March1355.315
April953.712
May451.88
June200.84
July170.73
August170.72
September401.67
October953.79
November803.18
December75311
Year81031.9106

In Cajamarca, there are on average around 2225 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Cajamarca - Sunshine hours
MonthAverageTotal
January5160
February5140
March4.5145
April5.5160
May7210
June7215
July8245
August7225
September5.5170
October5.5175
November6.5200
December6180
Year6.12225

Cajamarca - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)


In January, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Cajamarca is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 14.9 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 8.7 °C (47.7 °F) and a maximum of 21.1 °C (70 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).



In February, the weather in Cajamarca is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 14.9 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 8.8 °C (47.9 °F) and a maximum of 21 °C (69.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).



In March, the weather in Cajamarca is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 14.9 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 9.2 °C (48.5 °F) and a maximum of 20.6 °C (69.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).



In April, the weather in Cajamarca is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 14.6 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 8.2 °C (46.7 °F) and a maximum of 21.1 °C (69.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (40.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).



In May, the weather in Cajamarca is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 14.0 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 6.8 °C (44.2 °F) and a maximum of 21.2 °C (70.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (74.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).



In June, the weather in Cajamarca is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 13.2 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 5 °C (40.9 °F) and a maximum of 21.4 °C (70.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (34.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).



In July, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Cajamarca is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 12.8 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 4.4 °C (39.8 °F) and a maximum of 21.3 °C (70.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (33 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 17 mm (0.7 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).



In August, the weather in Cajamarca is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 12.9 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 4.3 °C (39.7 °F) and a maximum of 21.6 °C (70.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (33.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 17 mm (0.7 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).



In September, the weather in Cajamarca is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 13.6 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 5.6 °C (42.2 °F) and a maximum of 21.6 °C (70.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (35.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (76.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).



In October, the weather in Cajamarca is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 14.4 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 7.7 °C (45.9 °F) and a maximum of 21.2 °C (70.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).



In November, the weather in Cajamarca is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 14.4 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 7.3 °C (45.2 °F) and a maximum of 21.4 °C (70.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (35.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).



In December, the weather in Cajamarca is usually mild. The average temperature is of 14.5 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 8.1 °C (46.6 °F) and a maximum of 21 °C (69.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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