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Ayacucho, Peru

Caja

Caja is a locality in Ayacucho, Peru, 2,679 m above sea level. It has a population of about 50. The climate is classified as cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now17°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population50
Local time12:46
14.86° S, 74.60° WElevation 2,679 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code05570
The year in Cajaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec86October
October: high / low18° / 8°
Rain this month14mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Caja at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in September

Coolest month9°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthFebruary

87 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

3 mm of rain

Weather in Caja

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Rain · wind 13 km/h · humidity 78%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct17°11°5.3 mm
Sun25 Oct16°12°4 mm
Mon26 Oct16°10°0.7 mm
Tue27 Oct16°9°1 mm
Wed28 Oct15°7°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct15°4°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct16°5°
Sat31 Oct17°9°
Sun1 Nov17°9°
Mon2 Nov17°8°

When to go to Caja

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score433838719091949794867557
High16°16°16°16°17°17°17°18°18°18°17°17°
Low9°9°9°9°7°6°6°7°7°8°8°9°
Rain (mm)8187752083469141436
Wet days1215146220024510

What's on in Caja

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

Nature around Caja

Nature in Peru

Wildlife in October

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

Earthquakes around Caja

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.7San Juan de Marcona 69 km ↖1996 · 116 km
7.2Tambo Viejo 46 km ↘2024 · 109 km
7.1Tambo Viejo 37 km ↓2018 · 102 km
7.1Tambo Viejo 45 km ↓2013 · 109 km

Towns and villages around Caja

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

Postal code

05570

Places near Caja

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Caja?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Caja.
What is the hottest month in Caja?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the coldest month in Caja?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Caja?
February is the wettest month with about 87 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
What is the postal code of Caja?
The postal code of Caja is 05570.