When to go · Cajamarca
Cajamarca in January
Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Sep (typically drier; check current conditions)). Across Peru: Andes rainy season: afternoon storms, landslide risk on the Machu Picchu line; Lima sunny.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 22°C72°F / 8°C46°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 15
- Crowds
- Medium
- Peru overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Peru overall
Verdict
MixedPeru month rating
Outside the best window (May–Sep (typically drier; check current conditions)). Across Peru: Andes rainy season: afternoon storms, landslide risk on the Machu Picchu line; Lima sunny.
Weather in January
- CajamarcaHighs around 22 °C, lows around 8 °C, rain on about 15 daysHighs around 72 °F, lows around 46 °F, rain on about 15 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Peru overall
- Medium
- Prices · Peru overall
- Medium
Peru overall: Andes rainy season: afternoon storms, landslide risk on the Machu Picchu line; Lima sunny.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast