Arequipa, Peru
Cayma
Cayma is a town in Arequipa, Peru, 2,381 m above sea level. It has a population of about 91,922 (2017). The climate is classified as cold desert (Köppen BWk), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now25°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population91,922
Local time10:26
16.38° S, 71.55° WElevation 2,381 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal codes04013–04014, 04017–04018October: high / low22° / 11°
Rain this month3mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Cayma at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:14 · 17:4812 h 33 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 14:45Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month22°C
Average high in October
Coolest month12°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthMarch
38 mm of rain
Driest monthMay
2 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in Cayma
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 22%
Today22 Oct27°15°
Fri23 Oct24°15°3.8 mm
Sat24 Oct25°14°0.6 mm
Sun25 Oct27°13°
Mon26 Oct24°15°5.4 mm
Tue27 Oct23°13°0.7 mm
Wed28 Oct23°13°
Thu29 Oct26°12°
Fri30 Oct26°13°
Sat31 Oct26°13°
When to go to Cayma
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 | 52 | 54 | 54 | 86 | 96 | 98 | 100 | 100 | 95 | 91 | 84 | 73 |
| High | 19° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 21° | 20° |
| Low | 12° | 12° | 12° | 11° | 9° | 8° | 8° | 9° | 10° | 11° | 11° | 12° |
| Rain (mm) | 48 | 54 | 38 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| Wet days | 13 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
What's on in Cayma
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Cayma
2.3 km
Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa
UNESCO2.7 km
Historic Centre of Arequipa
2.3 km
Casona Tristán del PozoBuilt 1738
2.4 km
Jesuit Church, Arequipa
2.5 km
Teatro FénixBuilt 1828
2.8 km
Mercado San CamiloBuilt 1938
Museum2.4 km
Museo Santuarios AndinosBuilt 1997Museum2.8 km
Casa Museo Mario Vargas LlosaBuilt 2014More museums: Museo vivencial del Pisco
Outdoors around Cayma
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Mono Blanco Climbing GymClimbing
0.4 kmHotel Las MercedesCamp sites
0.5 kmRooftop ClimbingClimbing
1.5 kmArequipa Golf ClubGolf courses
2.5 kmParque de la 54Theme parks
2.7 kmMolino de SabandíaTheme parks
4.3 kmNature around Cayma
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Cayma
Earthquakes around Cayma
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days3magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950156magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record71within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.6Punta de Bombón 51 km ↙2001 · 141 km
7.1Mollendo 36 km ↙1988 · 121 km
7.0El Pedregal 30 km ↓1958 · 78 km
6.9Camaná 27 km ↑1979 · 118 km
Towns and villages around Cayma
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Challapampa1.2 kmCármen Alto1.8 kmLa Libertad2 kmLa Tomilla2.2 kmArequipa2.3 kmSelva Alegre2.9 kmPeruRail3.1 kmChilina3.4 kmMiraflores3.7 kmBuenos Aires4 kmTingo5 kmCiudad Satelite5.8 kmSanta Rosa6.2 kmLibertador San Martin6.6 kmAlata6.7 kmTasahuay6.7 kmTio Chico6.9 kmTingo Grande7.1 kmPampa del Cuzco7.3 kmCono Norte7.4 kmTio Grande7.7 kmBella Pampa7.9 kmJunín8.2 kmPerales8.4 kmLara8.5 kmEl Pasto9.3 kmYumina9.7 kmCharcani Chico9.8 kmLas Peñas10 kmHuayco10 kmCerro Verde10 kmCacahuara10 kmCongata10 kmChilina10 kmCasa Blanca11 kmSanta Marta11 kmEl Gringo11 kmPacheco11 kmEl Filtro11 kmCono Norte11 kmSan Jacinto12 kmPueblo Viejo12 kmTocral12 kmTinajones12 kmLa Huaylla12 kmPiedra Grande12 kmLas Caseras13 kmTambillo13 kmHoracio Zeballos Gamez13 kmCabreria13 kmCerrillo13 kmCacapata13 kmMachahuaya13 kmLa Calera13 kmChampi Bajo13 kmBuena Vista13 kmAgua Salada14 kmHuajalipampa14 kmAgua Dulce14 kmLos Encuentros14 kmSanta Ana14 kmYanayaco14 kmLa Rinconada15 kmHacienda Muerte Blanco15 km
Cayma from above
Around Cayma25 places to see, do and reach nearby
ChachaniMountain21 kmMistiMountain18 kmPichu PichuMountain34 kmPukasaya (Arequipa)Mountain39 kmCerro NicholsonMountain23 kmBasilica Cathedral of ArequipaMonument2.3 kmHistoric Centre of ArequipaMonument2.6 kmCasona Tristán del PozoMonument2.3 kmJesuit Church, ArequipaMonument2.4 kmTeatro FénixMonument2.5 kmMercado San CamiloMonument2.8 kmLa Cárcel de Siglo XXMonument2.9 kmBasilica and Convent of San Francisco de ArequipaMonument2.2 kmMuseo Santuarios AndinosMuseum2.4 kmCasa Museo Mario Vargas LlosaMuseum2.8 kmMuseo de Santa TeresaMuseum2.6 kmArequipaStation3.1 kmTres CrucesStation4.5 kmUchumayoStation14 kmArequipaPlace2.3 kmSelva AlegrePlace2.9 kmCiudad SatelitePlace5.8 kmLa LibertadPlace2.0 kmMirafloresPlace3.7 kmYuraPlace20 km
Postal codes
04013–0401404017–04018
Getting to Cayma
Rodríguez Ballón International AirportAQP
5.1 kmGeneral Jorge Fernandez Maldon AirportILQ
148 kmInca Manco Capac International AirportJUL
181 kmArequipaRailway station
3.1 kmTres CrucesRailway station
4.5 kmUchumayoRailway station
14 kmPlaces near Cayma
Places with a climate like Cayma
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cayma?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cayma.
What is the hottest month in Cayma?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Cayma?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cayma?
March is the wettest month with about 38 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.
What is the postal code of Cayma?
Cayma has 4 postal codes: 04013–04014, 04017–04018.