Cajamarca Department weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Cajamarca Department, Peru. Like most weather services, we show Cajamarca Department at one spot: Cajamarca, its largest city. At 4:30 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 17°C (63°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM (3.0 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 77%
- Chance of rain
- 98%
- Rain
- 0.2 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM (3.0 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Mar
About Cajamarca weather
Is it raining in Cajamarca right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 17° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM (3.0 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Cajamarca this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 20–24° and lows of 8–11°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Cajamarca lately?
In the past 7 days, Cajamarca had 6 rainy days and 16.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Cajamarca?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Cajamarca Department weather by month
When is the best time to visit Cajamarca Department?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Cajamarca Department is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 19°C (67°F) in March to 22°C (71°F) in September.
What is the rainiest month in Cajamarca Department?
March is the wettest month, with about 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Cajamarca Department?
September is the warmest, with average highs of 22°C (71°F) and lows of 9°C (48°F). March is the coolest, with highs of 19°C (67°F) and lows of 9°C (48°F).
Does Cajamarca Department have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is March at about 78 mm (3.1 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Cajamarca), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Cajamarca Department
Weather can differ a lot within Cajamarca Department: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.