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Cajamarca in October

Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep (typically drier; check current conditions)). Across Peru: Mostly dry; first showers late in the month.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
22°C (72°F) / 7°C (45°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Medium
Peru overall
Prices
Medium
Peru overall

Verdict

GoodPeru month rating

Outside the best window (May–Sep (typically drier; check current conditions)). Across Peru: Mostly dry; first showers late in the month.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • CajamarcaHighs around 22 °C (72 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 9 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Peru overall
Medium
Prices · Peru overall
Medium

Peru overall: Mostly dry; first showers late in the month.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Cajamarca, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Good

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 22 °C (72 °F)

    May: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 7 °C (45 °F)

    May: 6 °C (43 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 9

    May: 5 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    May: 0

October: Outside the best window (May–Sep (typically drier; check current conditions)). Across Peru: Mostly dry; first showers late in the month.

May: Inside Cajamarca's best window: May–Sep (typically drier; check current conditions).

Cajamarca: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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