When is the best time to go to Cajamarca

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Cajamarca, Colombia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Cajamarca weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Cajamarca are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Cajamarca January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 117mm 5.9hrs 12.6hrs

January in Cajamarca is generally damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cajamarca, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Cajamarca and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Cajamarca with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Cajamarca weather in January »

February

Cajamarca February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 130mm 5.1hrs 12.7hrs

February in Cajamarca is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Cajamarca, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Cajamarca and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Cajamarca with around 130mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Cajamarca weather in February »

March

Cajamarca March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 165mm 4.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Cajamarca is characteristically mild and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cajamarca.

March is in the spring in Cajamarca and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Cajamarca with around 165mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Cajamarca weather in March »

April

Cajamarca April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 201mm 3.5hrs 12.9hrs

Cajamarca's weather in April is typically mild and very wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cajamarca.

April is in the spring in Cajamarca and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Cajamarca with around 201mm 7.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Cajamarca weather in April »

May

Cajamarca May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 196mm 3.7hrs 13hrs

May is a wet month in Cajamarca and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cajamarca for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Cajamarca and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Cajamarca with around 196mm 7.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Cajamarca weather in May »

June

Cajamarca June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 122mm 4hrs 12.6hrs

Cajamarca's weather in June is typically mild and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cajamarca for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Cajamarca and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Cajamarca with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.

Cajamarca weather in June »

July

Cajamarca July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 78mm 4.7hrs 12.7hrs

July in Cajamarca is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cajamarca, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Cajamarca and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Cajamarca with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Cajamarca weather in July »

August

Cajamarca August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 92mm 4.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Cajamarca is characteristically mild and a little damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Cajamarca, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Cajamarca and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Cajamarca with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Cajamarca weather in August »

September

Cajamarca September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 133mm 4.1hrs 12.9hrs

Cajamarca's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cajamarca.

September is in the fall / autumn in Cajamarca and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Cajamarca with around 133mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Cajamarca weather in September »

October

Cajamarca October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 234mm 3.7hrs 13hrs

October is a very wet month in Cajamarca and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cajamarca for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Cajamarca and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Cajamarca with around 234mm 9.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Cajamarca weather in October »

November

Cajamarca November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 225mm 4.2hrs 12.6hrs

The weather in November in Cajamarca is characteristically mild and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cajamarca for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Cajamarca and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Cajamarca with around 225mm 8.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Cajamarca weather in November »

December

Cajamarca December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 155mm 5.1hrs 12.7hrs

December in Cajamarca is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cajamarca for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Cajamarca and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Cajamarca with around 155mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Cajamarca weather in December »

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Cajamarca weather stats

Cajamarca weather statistics
Hottest month: March 20.4°C 68.7°F
Driest month: July 78mm 3.1ins
Sunniest month: January 5.9hrs
Coldest month: July 19.6°C 67.3°F
Wettest month: October 234mm 9.2ins
Warmest sea: June 27.4°C 81.3°F
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