Cajamarca Department, Peru
Capilla Alta
Capilla Alta is a locality in Cajamarca Department, Peru, 3,321 m above sea level. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now8°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time00:00
7.07° S, 78.78° WElevation 3,321 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code06451October: high / low16° / 8°
Rain this month194mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Capilla Alta at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:50 · 18:0912 h 19 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:47Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month18°C
Average high in August
Coolest month8°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMarch
360 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
22 mm of rain
Monuments nearby1+
within 10 km
Weather in Capilla Alta
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
8°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 98%
Today26 Oct17°6°3.3 mm
Tue27 Oct16°5°18.7 mm
Wed28 Oct16°6°18.5 mm
Thu29 Oct16°7°1.7 mm
Fri30 Oct17°6°
Sat31 Oct17°4°
Sun1 Nov15°4°4.4 mm
Mon2 Nov12°7°18.1 mm
Tue3 Nov12°8°11 mm
When to go to Capilla Alta
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 48 | 44 | 36 | 54 | 76 | 90 | 93 | 97 | 85 | 61 | 57 | 51 |
| High | 15° | 15° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 17° | 16° | 16° | 16° |
| Low | 8° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 7° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 7° | 7° |
| Rain (mm) | 225 | 277 | 360 | 213 | 95 | 50 | 22 | 25 | 95 | 194 | 138 | 171 |
| Wet days | 10 | 11 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
What's on in Capilla Alta
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Capilla Alta
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Capilla Alta
Earthquakes around Capilla Alta
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19508magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record24within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.0Ichocán 28 km →2005 · 101 km
5.7Lámud 11 km ↗1979 · 148 km
5.5Cutervo 32 km ↗1965 · 103 km
5.4Jaén 20 km ↘2005 · 135 km
Towns and villages around Capilla Alta
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
El Rejo1.2 kmSanta Rosa de Unanca2.2 kmSanta Rosa de Chumbil2.7 kmCapilla de Unanca2.7 kmSan Ignacio de Unanca2.8 kmDos de Mayo2.8 kmPaloblanco3.3 kmCajaquis3.3 kmChorro Blanco4 kmSarapacha4.1 kmCarrerapampa4.2 kmEl Porvenir4.3 kmEl Suro4.7 kmEl Ingenio4.8 kmMaraypampa4.9 kmCardón Alto5 kmCallancas5.4 kmLa Totora5.5 kmYerba Buena5.6 kmPozo Seco5.7 kmLa Chonta5.8 kmCardón Bajo6 kmLlanayaco6.2 kmChacapampa6.2 kmEl Rejo de Callancas6.2 kmSanta Paula de Chumbil6.3 kmYerba Santa6.3 kmIglesiapampa6.3 kmLalaquish Alto6.5 kmCuzcuden6.8 kmEl Gigante7.1 kmPeña Blanca7.4 kmLalaquish Bajo7.4 kmYaminchad7.6 kmLas Vizcachas7.8 kmLanchepampa8.1 kmLloque8.1 kmEl Progreso8.2 kmPoquish8.4 kmSucchabamba8.4 kmMaqui Maqui8.4 kmSan Pablo8.5 kmJancos8.7 kmCerro Blanco8.9 kmRamos8.9 kmYuragalpa9.3 kmPampa Verde9.4 kmChupica9.4 kmLa Laguna9.6 kmEl Salvador9.6 kmKuntur Wasi9.6 kmSanta Rosa de Callancas9.8 kmLa Capellanía9.8 kmCadacchon9.8 kmPolan10 kmEl Palto10 kmSan Pedro10 kmCuñish10 kmCachipampa10 kmChonta Alta10 kmAnispampa11 kmSalvia11 kmCuñish Bajo11 kmPatiño11 kmVista Alegre11 kmSangal11 kmChaupiloma11 kmChonta Baja12 kmJesús12 kmLiclipampa12 kmTuñad12 kmCuracocha12 kmPozo La Palma12 kmPampa de San Luis12 kmSan Antonio de Cachis13 kmMaran Pampa13 kmEl Espinal13 kmEl Gigante14 kmLomada Chileton14 kmAntivo La Ruda14 km
Postal code
06451
Places near Capilla Alta
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Capilla Alta?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Capilla Alta.
What is the hottest month in Capilla Alta?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the coldest month in Capilla Alta?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Capilla Alta?
March is the wettest month with about 360 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Capilla Alta?
The postal code of Capilla Alta is 06451.