AI-generatedCajamarca at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Sep · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,020 h
- Rain a year
- 2,206 mm
- Climate
- Highland
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 2,700 m
Climate in Cajamarca
Cajamarca has a highland climate: mild, spring-like days all year round and cool nights. September is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while March is the coolest at 21 °C. With around 2,020 hours of sunshine a year, Cajamarca is moderately sunny; August is the sunniest month with 6.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Cajamarca
The best time to visit Cajamarca is from June to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to August. Rain is frequent from September to May; the wettest month is March with 391 mm.
Cajamarca through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Cajamarca in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 52 rainy days in all
Cajamarca in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 21–22 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 71 rainy days in all
Cajamarca in autumn
Mar – May
Fair
- 21–22 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 72 rainy days in all
Cajamarca in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Aug
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Sep – May
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
05:5218:07
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:39–06:20 · evening 17:39–18:20
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:31–05:39 · evening 18:20–18:28
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Cajamarca compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 22° from start to end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 22° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 8° |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | 12.3 h |
What is the weather like in Cajamarca in October?
In October, Cajamarca is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 203 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Cajamarca.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 15 min05:52 – 18:07
- UV index
- 16 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 75 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %42 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Cajamarca
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Cajamarca: score 92 against 58. Daytime highs are about the same. July has 18 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 58 | 92better |
| Daytime high | 22° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 5° |
| Sunshine | 5.5 h | 6.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 22 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 203 mm | 23 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Cajamarca month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
55January22° · 4.5 h
In January, Cajamarca is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 284 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Cajamarca.
Cajamarca in January54February21° · 4.1 h
In February, Cajamarca is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 330 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Cajamarca.
Cajamarca in February53March21° · 3.9 h
In March, Cajamarca is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 391 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Cajamarca.
Cajamarca in March56April22° · 4.8 h
In April, Cajamarca is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 242 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Cajamarca.
Cajamarca in April61May22° · 5.9 h
In May, Cajamarca is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 134 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Cajamarca.
Cajamarca in May85June22° · 6.5 h
In June, Cajamarca is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Cajamarca.
Cajamarca in June92July22° · 6.8 h
In July, Cajamarca is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Cajamarca.
Cajamarca in July89August22° · 6.9 h
In August, Cajamarca is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Cajamarca.
Cajamarca in August69September22° · 6.5 h
In September, Cajamarca is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 104 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Cajamarca.
Cajamarca in September58October22° · 5.5 h
In October, Cajamarca is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 203 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Cajamarca.
Cajamarca in October63November22° · 5.7 h
In November, Cajamarca is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 169 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Cajamarca.
Cajamarca in November57December22° · 5.1 h
In December, Cajamarca is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 248 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Cajamarca.
Cajamarca in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Cajamarca
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (5°), the warmest in March (10°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from June to September, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 55 | 22° | 10° | 4.5 h | 25 | 284 |
| FebruaryFeb | 54 | 21° | 10° | 4.1 h | 25 | 330 |
| MarchMar | 53 | 21° | 10° | 3.9 h | 29 | 391 |
| AprilApr | 56 | 22° | 9° | 4.8 h | 26 | 242 |
| MayMay | 61 | 22° | 8° | 5.9 h | 18 | 134 |
| JuneJun | 85 | 22° | 6° | 6.5 h | 7 | 47 |
| JulyJul | 92 | 22° | 5° | 6.8 h | 4 | 23 |
| AugustAug | 89 | 22° | 6° | 6.9 h | 6 | 32 |
| SeptemberSep | 69 | 22° | 7° | 6.5 h | 14 | 104 |
| OctoberOct | 58 | 22° | 9° | 5.5 h | 22 | 203 |
| NovemberNov | 63 | 22° | 8° | 5.7 h | 16 | 169 |
| DecemberDec | 57 | 22° | 9° | 5.1 h | 22 | 248 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Cajamarca
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.5 of 12.3 hours of daylight in Cajamarca, 45 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Cajamarca: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Cajamarca has about 22 rainy days with 203 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Cajamarca
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 16 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in October (UV 16).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Cajamarca
How breezy and how cloudy Cajamarca is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Cajamarca typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 75 % of the sky over Cajamarca: mostly cloudy, with about 5.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
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Cajamarca in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Cajamarca has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 55).
- 55
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 66
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 90
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 58
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 56
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 20 min
- Distance
- 9,810 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Cajamarca vs Trujillo
In October Trujillo has the better holiday weather (score 94 vs 58). During the day Trujillo is 1 °C warmer than Cajamarca. Trujillo gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Cajamarca | Trujillo |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 58 | 94 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 23° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 17° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 22 | 1 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Apr – Jan |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Cajamarca
When is the best time to visit Cajamarca?
The best time to visit Cajamarca is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Cajamarca?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 7 °C. March is the coolest month at 21 °C.
When does it rain most in Cajamarca?
Rain is frequent from September to May; the wettest month is March with 391 mm. The driest month is July with 23 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Cajamarca get?
Cajamarca gets around 2,020 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 6.9 hours a day; in March there are 3.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Cajamarca in?
Cajamarca is on UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Cajamarca?
A nonstop flight from London to Cajamarca takes about 12 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,810 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Cajamarca?
Cajamarca has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 55). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 55, May half-term 66, summer holidays 90, October half-term 58, Christmas holidays 56.