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Lima region, Peru

Cajatambo

Cajatambo is a village in Lima region, Peru, 3,805 m above sea level. It has a population of about 1,275. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now9°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population1,275
Local time22:44
10.48° S, 77.03° WElevation 3,805 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal codes15191, 15195
The year in Cajatamboweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec52October
October: high / low14° / 3°
Rain this month58mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Cajatambo at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month15°C

Average high in August

Coolest month4°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthDecember

115 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

4 mm of rain

Weather in Cajatambo

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

14-day forecast
9°C

Cloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 92%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct16°8°7.9 mm
Sun25 Oct13°7°4.5 mm
Mon26 Oct14°7°0.6 mm
Tue27 Oct15°4°
Wed28 Oct14°4°
Thu29 Oct14°4°
Fri30 Oct14°4°
Sat31 Oct15°5°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov11°6°2.5 mm
Mon2 Nov13°7°3 mm

When to go to Cajatambo

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score323232506167707368524129
High13°14°14°14°14°14°14°15°14°14°14°14°
Low4°4°4°4°2°1°1°2°3°3°3°3°
Rain (mm)1481711949122748235879115
Wet days11121387444571014

What's on in Cajatambo

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

Outdoors around Cajatambo

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

Baños TermalesHot springs & thermal baths
6.8 km
HuayllapaCamp sites · 3,490 m
14 km

Nature around Cajatambo

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 Cajatambo

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Cajatambo

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.9Paramonga 28 km ←1963 · 117 km
6.3Arahuay 16 km →1993 · 141 km
6.0Paramonga 24 km ←1963 · 114 km
5.9Huacho 17 km ↙1991 · 111 km

Towns and villages around Cajatambo

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

Cajatambo from above

Postal codes

1519115195

Getting to Cajatambo

Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini AirportHUU
113 km
Jorge Chávez International AirportLIM
171 km
FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales AirportCHM
221 km

Places near Cajatambo

Places with a climate like Cajatambo

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Cajatambo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cajatambo.
What is the hottest month in Cajatambo?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the coldest month in Cajatambo?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cajatambo?
December is the wettest month with about 115 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Cajatambo?
Cajatambo has 2 postal codes: 15191, 15195.