Climate Insights for Cobán
Alta Verapaz, Guatemala
Climate Overview
The climate in Cobán is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 2,996 mm of precipitation falls per year. Cobán receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cobán 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 14°C.The climate in Cobán is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 118 in of precipitation falls per year. Cobán receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cobán 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 58°F.
Temperature
Cobán sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 28°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Cobán sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 58°F to 83°F. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 73°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 58°F and an average of 64°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Cobán is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,996 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 250 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 443 mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 101 mm. That's 342 mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Cobán is a very wet location, receiving approximately 118 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9.8 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 17.4 in of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 4 in. That's 13.5 in less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Cobán 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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.Cobán is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cobán 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cobán based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.