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Cajamarca

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Updated Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Cajamarca month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Cajamarca are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 22–23°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 23°C), July the coldest (average low 8°C), and March the wettest (about 213 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January19.29.517510.0
February19.49.92089.5
March19.19.82139.0
April19.69.415510.4
May20.18.76711.3
June20.67.82411.2
July22.17.61011.3
August22.88.21511.4
September22.58.65911.4
October20.59.011610.9
November20.69.16710.7
December19.79.115310.4

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 2000

    The city and its surroundings have been occupied by several cultures for more than 2000 years.

  2. Documented history · 1500

    Its antiquity is calculated between 1500 and 1000 BC, that is to say, it belongs to the Andean Formative Period.

  3. Documented history · 1986

    In 1986 the Organization of American States designated Cajamarca as a site of Historical and Cultural Heritage of the Americas.

  4. Battle of Cajamarca

    Marked the defeat of the Inca Empire by Spanish invaders as Atahualpa was captured and executed in Cajamarca.

  5. OAS Heritage Designation

    In 1986 the Organization of American States designated Cajamarca as a site of Historical and Cultural Heritage of the Americas.

Current public leadership

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Historical figures

  • Atahualpa

    Incan emperor captured and executed by Spanish invaders in Cajamarca during the Battle of Cajamarca in 1532.

  • Francisco Pizarro

    Spanish conquistador who led the forces that captured Atahualpa in Cajamarca in 1532.

  • Hernando De Soto

    Spanish captain sent by Francisco Pizarro to invite Atahualpa to a feast in Cajamarca.

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01 · Overview

Cajamarca, in brief

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02 · History

How Cajamarca took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Cajamarca

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Cajamarca

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Cajamarca

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Cajamarca

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Cajamarca

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08 · Questions

Questions about Cajamarca

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cajamarca

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01 · Q&A

Where is Cajamarca located and what are its coordinates?

Cajamarca is situated in Peru at geographic coordinates -7.1638, -78.5003, with an elevation of 2700 meters above sea level.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Cajamarca?

Cajamarca has a recorded population of approximately 201,329 and observes the America/Lima time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Cajamarca?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Cajamarca include ES-PE, QU, AY, with PEN used for local transactions.

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