Cajamarca Department, Peru
Jigon
Jigon is a locality in Cajamarca Department, Peru, 2,801 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.
Now15°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time16:10
7.20° S, 78.34° WElevation 2,801 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code06306October: high / low18° / 9°
Rain this month100mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Jigon at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:49 · 18:0712 h 18 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 16:04Next 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 June
Wettest monthMarch
191 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
9 mm of rain
Monuments nearby7+
within 26 km
Weather in Jigon
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
15°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 8 km/h · humidity 82%
Today22 Oct21°11°9.2 mm
Fri23 Oct19°10°9.7 mm
Sat24 Oct19°11°7.9 mm
Sun25 Oct20°11°11.2 mm
Mon26 Oct19°9°4.3 mm
Tue27 Oct20°9°3.9 mm
Wed28 Oct21°7°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct21°9°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct16°9°12.7 mm
Sat31 Oct21°10°17.1 mm
When to go to Jigon
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 | 58 | 53 | 49 | 61 | 80 | 89 | 94 | 96 | 89 | 69 | 65 | 60 |
| High | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° |
| Low | 9° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 9° | 8° | 7° | 8° | 9° | 9° | 8° | 9° |
| Rain (mm) | 142 | 161 | 191 | 107 | 38 | 19 | 9 | 13 | 41 | 100 | 95 | 109 |
| Wet days | 12 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
What's on in Jigon
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Jigon
Nature around Jigon
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Jigon
Earthquakes around Jigon
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195010magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record25within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.0Ichocán 28 km →2005 · 51 km
5.7Lámud 11 km ↗1979 · 137 km
5.6Cabana 30 km ↑1987 · 113 km
5.5Cutervo 32 km ↗1965 · 124 km
Towns and villages around Jigon
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Chilacat1.7 kmJabonyaco2.2 kmCasablanca2.3 kmBellavista2.3 kmHuaycha2.9 kmLaguna San Nicolás3 kmJuncos3.4 kmLaguna Sulluscocha3.7 kmSarín4.3 kmNuevo San José5 kmLas Manzanas5 kmPalturo5.1 kmChuchun5.1 kmEl Aliso5.4 kmHuayan5.6 kmSamaday5.6 kmLa Laguna de Santa Úrsula5.6 kmChuquita5.7 kmSulluscocha5.8 kmCau Cau6.1 kmSan José6.2 kmEl Tambo6.3 kmHualanga6.4 kmSuccha6.6 kmCose6.7 kmLlimbe7 kmChuco7 kmSan Luis de Polloquito7.4 kmTiayoc7.4 kmCebadin7.7 kmLlimbe7.8 kmQuelluacocha7.9 kmCiruc7.9 kmSanta Úrsula8 kmBendiza8 kmChucsen8.2 kmSanta Rosa de Chaquil8.4 kmChoromarca8.4 kmHualqui8.5 kmLa Torre8.5 kmHuaraclla8.6 kmSanta Margarita8.6 kmShidin8.7 kmRejo8.9 kmTauripampa8.9 kmAlto Polloquito9 kmPampa Larga9 kmCasa Loma9.1 kmMarcobamba9.2 kmChuninguillay9.4 kmShaullo Grande9.4 kmSanta Rosa9.4 kmSan José de Tumina9.4 kmEl Triunfo9.6 kmLa Banda9.6 kmAlto Chaquil9.7 kmRosario de Polloc9.7 kmYanamango9.8 kmEl Capulí10 kmLloctarapampa10 kmLaimina Las Mercedes10 kmYanamarca10 kmSan Juan10 kmChinchin10 kmChinchin Chuquipuquio11 kmCutiquero11 kmSanta Delia11 kmJocos11 kmPomabamba11 kmSanta Rosa de Lacas11 kmEl Carmen11 kmGranero11 kmSan Francisco11 kmPotrerillo11 kmHuaylla Masma11 kmShita11 kmLaimina Alta11 kmLa Tranca I12 kmLa Masma12 kmLa Totora12 km
Postal code
06306
Places near Jigon
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Jigon?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Jigon.
What is the hottest month in Jigon?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the coldest month in Jigon?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Jigon?
March is the wettest month with about 191 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Jigon?
The postal code of Jigon is 06306.