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Cajamarca Department
Cajamarca Department
Cajamarca Department, Peru

Balzal

Balzal is a locality in Cajamarca Department, Peru, 1,277 m above sea level. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now20°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time20:03
4.97° S, 79.21° WElevation 1,277 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code06850
The year in Balzalweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec63October
October: high / low24° / 16°
Rain this month80mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Balzal at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in November

Coolest month14°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthFebruary

160 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

27 mm of rain

Weather in Balzal

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
20°C

Rain · wind 1 km/h · humidity 99%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct24°19°11.4 mm
Sat31 Oct25°18°13.9 mm
Sun1 Nov25°18°4.6 mm
Mon2 Nov25°18°5.5 mm
Tue3 Nov26°18°3.7 mm
Wed4 Nov27°19°3.4 mm
Thu5 Nov25°16°2.4 mm
Fri6 Nov27°16°1.2 mm
Sat7 Nov26°19°2.7 mm
Sun8 Nov24°18°0.9 mm

When to go to Balzal

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score545251556166738176636056
High23°23°24°23°23°22°22°22°23°24°24°24°
Low17°17°17°17°16°15°14°14°15°16°16°17°
Rain (mm)11016018811262443327398090115
Wet days141817161211977121215

What's on in Balzal

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Balzal

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Balzal

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.0Santa María de Nieva 38 km ↙1983 · 123 km
5.9Catamayo 18 km ↗2007 · 118 km
5.9Catamayo 7 km ↙1983 · 109 km
5.7Gualaquiza 52 km ↓1984 · 147 km

Towns and villages around Balzal

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Postal code

06850

Places near Balzal

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Balzal?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Balzal.
What is the hottest month in Balzal?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Balzal?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Balzal?
February is the wettest month with about 160 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
What is the postal code of Balzal?
The postal code of Balzal is 06850.