Cajamarca weather
At 2:45 PM local time it was cloudy and 19°C (67°F). Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Cajamarca sits 2685 m (8,809 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Cajamarca, Cajamarca Department, Peru.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 80%
- Chance of rain
- 94%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
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 cloudy and 19° right now. Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
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 weather by month
When is the best time to visit Cajamarca?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Cajamarca 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?
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?
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 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), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months