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Cajamarca Department
Cajamarca Department
Cajamarca Department, Peru

Gelig

Gelig is a locality in Cajamarca Department, Peru, 2,703 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now14°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time08:32
7.14° S, 78.01° WElevation 2,703 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
The year in Geligweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec60October
October: high / low18° / 9°
Rain this month132mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Gelig at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in August

Coolest month7°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthMarch

222 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

16 mm of rain

Weather in Gelig

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

14-day forecast
14°C

Rain · wind 6 km/h · humidity 69%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct16°10°3.2 mm
Sat24 Oct17°10°4.9 mm
Sun25 Oct18°10°6.8 mm
Mon26 Oct17°10°14.4 mm
Tue27 Oct16°9°11 mm
Wed28 Oct17°9°4.9 mm
Thu29 Oct16°9°12.2 mm
Fri30 Oct17°10°18.1 mm
Sat31 Oct17°10°7.4 mm

When to go to Gelig

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score504443486979859278606053
High17°17°17°17°17°17°17°18°18°18°18°18°
Low9°9°9°9°8°7°7°7°8°9°9°9°
Rain (mm)1761912221325626162156132138140
Wet days1314191485437111213

What's on in Gelig

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 Gelig

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Gelig

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.4Saposoa 7 km ↑1972 · 140 km
6.0Ichocán 28 km →2005 · 22 km
5.7Rioja 41 km ↓2000 · 133 km
5.7Lámud 11 km ↗1979 · 122 km

Towns and villages around Gelig

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

Places near Gelig

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gelig?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gelig.
What is the hottest month in Gelig?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the coldest month in Gelig?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gelig?
March is the wettest month with about 222 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.