Climate Insights for Coban

Municipio de Cobán, Departamento de Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

Hottest
May
29°C peak
Coldest
January
15°C low
Wettest
June
484mm rain
Best to Visit
April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Coban is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 3323mm of precipitation falls per year. Coban receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Coban is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 15° Feb Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Mar Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 16° Apr Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 18° May Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 19° Jun Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 19° Jul Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 18° Aug Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 18° Sep Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 19° Oct Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 18° Nov Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 17° Dec Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16°
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Average
Min

Coban sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 29°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 176mm Feb Precipitation: 130mm Mar Precipitation: 111mm Apr Precipitation: 96mm May Precipitation: 208mm Jun Precipitation: 484mm Jul Precipitation: 350mm Aug Precipitation: 394mm Sep Precipitation: 480mm Oct Precipitation: 394mm Nov Precipitation: 308mm Dec Precipitation: 192mm
Precipitation

Coban is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3323mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 277mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 484mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 96mm. That's 389mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 4km/h Mar Wind Speed: 4km/h Apr Wind Speed: 4km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Coban is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Coban, which began on September 23, 2026. Coban is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in May at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 15°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 16 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 414mm across the season with a monthly average of 138mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 18 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1228mm across the season with a monthly average of 409mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 17 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1183mm across the season with a monthly average of 394mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 15 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 498mm across the season with a monthly average of 166mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 18°
Feb 19°
Mar 21°
Apr 22°
May 24°
Jun 23°
Jul 22°
Aug 22°
Sep 22°
Oct 21°
Nov 20°
Dec 19°

The best time to visit Coban is during April, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 96mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 15°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Coban based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
15 °C
23 °C
4 km/h
176 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
24 °C
4 km/h
130 mm
0 cm
Mar
16 °C
26 °C
4 km/h
111 mm
0 cm
Apr
18 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
May
19 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
208 mm
0 cm
Jun
19 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
484 mm
0 cm
Jul
18 °C
27 °C
3 km/h
350 mm
0 cm
Aug
18 °C
27 °C
3 km/h
394 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
19 °C
27 °C
3 km/h
480 mm
0 cm
Oct
18 °C
26 °C
3 km/h
394 mm
0 cm
Nov
17 °C
24 °C
3 km/h
308 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
23 °C
3 km/h
192 mm
0 cm
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