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Cajabamba
Yaguarcocha (Cajamarca)
Yaguarcocha (Cajamarca)
Cajamarca Department, Peru

Cajabamba

Cajabamba is a town in Cajamarca Department, Peru, 2,636 m above sea level. It has a population of about 22,830 (2005). The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now16°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population22,830
Local time09:47
7.62° S, 78.05° WElevation 2,636 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code06351
The year in Cajabambaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec66October
October: high / low20° / 9°
Rain this month69mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Cajabamba at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in September

Coolest month10°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthMarch

136 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

4 mm of rain

Weather in Cajabamba

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 60%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct19°10°2.9 mm
Sat24 Oct21°10°9.9 mm
Sun25 Oct21°10°10.5 mm
Mon26 Oct20°10°1.8 mm
Tue27 Oct19°10°3.5 mm
Wed28 Oct21°10°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct21°10°2.9 mm
Fri30 Oct19°11°18.6 mm
Sat31 Oct20°10°9.8 mm

When to go to Cajabamba

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score585252607989919284666157
High19°18°18°19°19°19°19°20°20°20°20°19°
Low9°10°10°9°9°8°7°7°9°9°9°9°
Rain (mm)99115136782694623696880
Wet days1314181395436111213

What's on in Cajabamba

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

Outdoors around Cajabamba

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

La Peña del OlvidoViewpoints
1.5 km

Nature around Cajabamba

Nature in Peru

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Cajabamba

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Cajabamba

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.0Ichocán 28 km →2005 · 40 km
5.7Pomabamba 28 km ←2010 · 137 km
5.7Tocache 46 km ↖1984 · 150 km
5.6Cabana 30 km ↑1987 · 59 km

Towns and villages around Cajabamba

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

Cajabamba from above

Postal code

06351

Getting to Cajabamba

Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias AirportCJA
72 km
Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International AirportTRU
128 km
Chachapoyas AirportCHH
159 km

Places near Cajabamba

Places with a climate like Cajabamba

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Cajabamba?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cajabamba.
What is the hottest month in Cajabamba?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the coldest month in Cajabamba?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cajabamba?
March is the wettest month with about 136 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
What is the postal code of Cajabamba?
The postal code of Cajabamba is 06351.