Cumbemayo
Cumbemayo is an archaeological site and aqueduct that is part of the cultural heritage of Peru. It is one of the 24 most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the drier months from June to August, when rainfall is at its lowest, between about 2 and 18 mm. Temperatures during this period range from lows of 4 °C to highs of 16 °C. The wetter months occur between December and March, with March seeing the most rain at about 351 mm.
To reach the site, you can fly into Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport in Cajamarca, which is 11 km away. The site is 567 km from the capital, Lima. You can also reach the area via Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport in Trujillo, located 115 km away. While visiting, you can also see the Ransom Room, which is 7.2 km away.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 10 °C on average. The wettest is March, with about 351 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 234 | 279 | 351 | 208 | 82 | 45 | 18 | 24 | 88 | 186 | 146 | 176 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 12 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
