Cajamarca
City in Peru
Cajamarca is a city in Peru with a population of about 201,329 in 2017. Located 569 km from Lima, it draws visitors to sights such as the Ransom Room and Cumbemayo.
What to see
Visitors can explore historical and archaeological sights in the city and surrounding area. Key points of interest include the Ransom Room and Cumbemayo.
When to go
Daily highs remain consistent at 18 °C to 19 °C throughout the year, while lows range from 8 °C to 10 °C. Rainfall varies significantly by month. June, July, and August have the lowest rainfall, with 15 mm to 35 mm of rain over about 2 days per month. March is the wettest month, recording 286 mm of rain across about 16 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport in Cajamarca, situated 4 km away. Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport in Trujillo is located 122 km away.
Top sights in Cajamarca
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 13 °C on average. The wettest is March, with about 286 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 193 | 228 | 286 | 169 | 64 | 35 | 15 | 20 | 72 | 155 | 125 | 147 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 12 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Cajamarca (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.