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Cajamarca Department
Cajamarca Department
Cajamarca Department, Peru

Payac

Payac is a locality in Cajamarca Department, Peru, 2,714 m above sea level. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now11°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time21:06
7.05° S, 79.02° WElevation 2,714 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code06465
The year in Payacweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec69October
October: high / low18° / 9°
Rain this month124mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Payac at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in August

Coolest month10°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthMarch

320 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

25 mm of rain

Weather in Payac

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

14-day forecast
11°C

Rain · wind 2 km/h · humidity 99%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct17°11°24.3 mm
Sat31 Oct14°10°23.1 mm
Sun1 Nov15°10°45 mm
Mon2 Nov13°10°37.9 mm
Tue3 Nov15°10°29.2 mm
Wed4 Nov16°11°29.7 mm
Thu5 Nov13°11°20.8 mm
Fri6 Nov13°10°21.5 mm
Sat7 Nov14°10°18.8 mm
Sun8 Nov14°9°25.4 mm

When to go to Payac

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score554941598195969890696660
High17°17°17°17°17°18°18°18°18°18°18°17°
Low9°10°10°10°10°10°9°10°10°9°9°9°
Rain (mm)170230320166764326257412482117
Wet days10111610511138910

What's on in Payac

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 Payac

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Payac

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.0Ichocán 28 km →2005 · 128 km
5.5Cutervo 32 km ↗1965 · 108 km
5.4Jaén 20 km ↘2005 · 137 km
5.1Paiján 16 km ↖2014 · 73 km

Towns and villages around Payac

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

Postal code

06465

Places near Payac

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Payac?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Payac.
What is the hottest month in Payac?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in Payac?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Payac?
March is the wettest month with about 320 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Payac?
The postal code of Payac is 06465.