Cajamarca Department, Peru
Chimchim
Chimchim is a locality in Cajamarca Department, Peru, 2,551 m above sea level. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now14°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:47
6.58° S, 78.65° WElevation 2,551 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code06120October: high / low18° / 10°
Rain this month156mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chimchim at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:51 · 18:0812 h 17 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous88% · Moonrise 16:05Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month19°C
Average high in November
Coolest month10°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthMarch
192 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
32 mm of rain
Weather in Chimchim
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
14°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 4 km/h · humidity 96%
Today22 Oct22°14°7.4 mm
Fri23 Oct19°13°21.7 mm
Sat24 Oct20°13°18.1 mm
Sun25 Oct20°13°15.8 mm
Mon26 Oct21°12°5.9 mm
Tue27 Oct20°11°19 mm
Wed28 Oct18°11°8.8 mm
Thu29 Oct18°12°8.3 mm
Fri30 Oct16°12°20.5 mm
Sat31 Oct20°12°15.2 mm
When to go to Chimchim
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 | 60 | 54 | 51 | 62 | 76 | 85 | 87 | 90 | 82 | 68 | 64 | 60 |
| High | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 19° |
| Low | 11° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 10° |
| Rain (mm) | 127 | 144 | 192 | 126 | 70 | 46 | 32 | 33 | 86 | 156 | 119 | 122 |
| Wet days | 11 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
What's on in Chimchim
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Chimchim
Earthquakes around Chimchim
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195015magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record25within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.0Ichocán 28 km →2005 · 116 km
5.7Lámud 11 km ↗1979 · 100 km
5.5Cutervo 32 km ↗1965 · 48 km
5.4Jaén 20 km ↘2005 · 81 km
Towns and villages around Chimchim
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
López Mayo1 kmConga Blanca1.2 kmCabracancha1.9 kmAtoctambo2 kmRambrán Bajo2.3 kmSanta Rosa Bajo2.3 kmLas Tijeras2.6 kmShitapampa2.7 kmIraca Chica2.8 kmChota2.9 kmSan Pedro2.9 kmCochopampa3.1 kmHuascarcocha3.1 kmVista Alegre3.2 kmCañafisto3.2 kmLingán Pata3.4 kmIraca Grande3.4 kmPacchapampa Alto3.5 kmRambrán3.5 kmCuyumalca3.7 kmNuevo Colpa3.7 kmColpa Matara3.8 kmRejopampa3.9 kmFundo Tuctuhua4.2 kmShitacucho4.4 kmRojaspampa4.5 kmChororco4.6 kmChaupelanche Bajo4.8 kmPingobamba Bajo5 kmSan Juan del Suro5 kmColpa Huacaris5 kmRambrampata5.1 kmEl Toril5.2 kmChogopampa5.2 kmLanchebamba5.2 kmSilleropata Bajo5.3 kmQuinuamayo5.3 kmColpapampa5.5 kmPingobamba Alto5.5 kmPuquío5.5 kmNegropampa5.5 kmLingán Grande5.6 kmSan Antonio de Iraca5.6 kmEl Mirador5.8 kmChoctapata Alto5.8 kmNuevo Oriente6 kmLlasavilca Centro6.1 kmPingobamba Bedoya6.1 kmLanchebamba El Paraje6.2 kmColpatuapampa6.3 kmSan Miguel de Pangoray6.3 kmSilleropata Alto6.5 kmLa Jalquilla6.6 kmEl Paraíso6.7 kmLlasavilca6.8 kmTúnel Conchano6.8 kmProgreso Pampa6.9 kmEl Gavilán6.9 kmSilleropata Tres Cruces7 kmCadmalca Alto7.3 kmNegropampa Alto7.5 kmChucumaca7.5 kmChaupelanche7.6 kmLa Quinua7.7 kmLos Lanches7.8 kmChulit7.8 kmLa Samana7.9 kmPacobamba7.9 kmSivingán Bajo8.2 kmLas Ánimas8.5 kmCadmalca Bajo8.6 kmEl Lirio8.7 kmOlmos8.8 kmPampa La Laguna8.8 kmUtchuclachulit9.1 kmYacuchingana9.2 kmRetama9.3 kmLlasavilca Alto9.4 kmChurucancha9.9 kmSivingán Alto10 km
Postal code
06120
Places near Chimchim
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chimchim?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chimchim.
What is the hottest month in Chimchim?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in Chimchim?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chimchim?
March is the wettest month with about 192 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Chimchim?
The postal code of Chimchim is 06120.