Climate Insights for Cajamarca
Climate Overview
The climate in Cajamarca is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 3,081 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 516 mm of rainfall. Cajamarca sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Cajamarca is temperate. The average annual temperature is 54°F and approximately 121.3 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 20.3 in of rainfall. Cajamarca sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Cajamarca sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 19°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 13°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Cajamarca sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 45°F to 67°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 67°F with a mean of 55°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 45°F and an average of 55°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Cajamarca is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,081 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 257 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 516 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 29 mm. That's 487 mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Cajamarca is a very wet location, receiving approximately 121.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10.1 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 20.3 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.1 in. That's 19.2 in less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Cajamarca is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Cajamarca is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cajamarca based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cajamarca based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.