Cajamarca Department, Peru
El Timbo
El Timbo is a locality in Cajamarca Department, Peru, 3,185 m above sea level. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now10°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time21:58
6.63° S, 78.58° WElevation 3,185 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
October: high / low14° / 6°
Rain this month183mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
El Timbo at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:50 · 18:0812 h 18 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 17:48Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month15°C
Average high in November
Coolest month5°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthMarch
233 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
34 mm of rain
Weather in El Timbo
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
10°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 1 km/h · humidity 99%
Today24 Oct18°8°5.3 mm
Sun25 Oct17°9°20.1 mm
Mon26 Oct16°8°8.8 mm
Tue27 Oct16°5°13.2 mm
Wed28 Oct18°4°8.8 mm
Thu29 Oct18°5°7.9 mm
Fri30 Oct18°5°6.4 mm
Sat31 Oct16°6°6.9 mm
Sun1 Nov15°6°10.8 mm
Mon2 Nov11°7°13.7 mm
When to go to El Timbo
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 | 37 | 31 | 28 | 39 | 53 | 61 | 64 | 67 | 57 | 45 | 45 | 39 |
| High | 14° | 14° | 14° | 14° | 14° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 14° | 15° | 14° |
| Low | 6° | 7° | 7° | 7° | 6° | 6° | 5° | 5° | 6° | 6° | 5° | 6° |
| Rain (mm) | 156 | 173 | 233 | 148 | 78 | 51 | 34 | 36 | 97 | 183 | 143 | 146 |
| Wet days | 11 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
What's on in El Timbo
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around El Timbo
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over El Timbo
Earthquakes around El Timbo
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195013magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record25within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.0Ichocán 28 km →2005 · 106 km
5.7Lámud 11 km ↗1979 · 99 km
5.5Cutervo 32 km ↗1965 · 55 km
5.4Jaén 20 km ↘2005 · 88 km
Towns and villages around El Timbo
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Frutillopampa1.1 kmEl Porvenir1.1 kmColpapampa2.6 kmSan Antonio Alto2.7 kmMachaypungo Alto2.9 kmMachaypungo La Unión3.1 kmLucmacucho3.7 kmMonteredondo3.9 kmMachaypungo Bajo4 kmSan Antonio Bajo4.1 kmAuque Mirador4.1 kmAuque Alto4.3 kmAuque Bajo4.3 kmAuque Bajo Sector I4.5 kmMiraflores El Progreso5.1 kmSan Juan Sector Ocho5.2 kmMorán Pata5.5 kmTucopampa5.7 kmSan José de Cumbe5.7 kmCumbe Chontabamba Bajo6.5 kmCumbe Chontabamba6.5 kmMorán Lirio6.5 kmLucma La Unión6.6 kmLucma6.7 kmMaygasbamba6.7 kmSan Juan de Lacamaca6.8 kmNuevo San Juan6.9 kmMuya7.2 kmMorán Alto7.3 kmOjos Corral7.4 kmSan Antonio El Capulí7.6 kmSan Rafael7.8 kmCumbe Lirio Alto7.9 kmAhijadero8 kmEl Cuadreado8 kmBambamarca8 kmPampa Grande8.1 kmHuandorchugo8.1 kmCapulí Bajo8.3 kmFrutillo Bajo8.5 kmPujupe Alto8.6 kmAgomarca Alto9 kmTranca de Pujupe9.2 kmFrutillo Bajo Sector II9.2 kmPujupe9.3 kmAgomarca Bajo9.5 kmEl Mirador9.7 kmFrutillo Alto9.7 kmChala9.8 kmChilcapampa9.9 kmLa Locpa10 kmApán Alto10 kmApán Bajo10 kmMayhuasi10 kmShihua10 kmTranca de Pujupe Sector III10 kmMaraycucho11 kmEl Granero11 kmChalapampa Bajo11 kmCuñacales Bajo11 kmTranca de Pujupe Alto11 kmTallamac11 kmApán Veintiocho de Julio11 kmSan José de Cuñacales11 kmSingal12 kmPalo Blanco12 kmArascorgue12 kmCuñacales Alto12 kmAlan12 kmTahona Alto12 kmChalapampa Alto12 kmPilancones12 kmCuñacales Llaucán12 kmCarirpo12 kmLiclipampa13 kmTres Lagunas13 kmChulipampa13 kmEl Romero13 kmSuque13 kmEl Tingo13 km
Places near El Timbo
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit El Timbo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in El Timbo.
What is the hottest month in El Timbo?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the coldest month in El Timbo?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in El Timbo?
March is the wettest month with about 233 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.