Climate Insights for Cobán

Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

Hottest
May
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
January
14°C low58°F low
Wettest
June
443 mm rain17.4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

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

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 14°FebMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 15°MarMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°AprMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 17°MayMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°JunMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 19°JulMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 18°AugMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 18°SepMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 18°OctMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°NovMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 17°DecMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 15°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 72°FAverage: 64°FMin: 58°FFebMax: 74°FAverage: 65°FMin: 59°FMarMax: 78°FAverage: 68°FMin: 60°FAprMax: 81°FAverage: 71°FMin: 63°FMayMax: 83°FAverage: 73°FMin: 65°FJunMax: 81°FAverage: 72°FMin: 66°FJulMax: 79°FAverage: 71°FMin: 64°FAugMax: 80°FAverage: 71°FMin: 65°FSepMax: 80°FAverage: 71°FMin: 65°FOctMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 64°FNovMax: 74°FAverage: 67°FMin: 62°FDecMax: 72°FAverage: 65°FMin: 59°F
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Average
Min

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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 169mmFebPrecipitation: 117mmMarPrecipitation: 115mmAprPrecipitation: 101mmMayPrecipitation: 195mmJunPrecipitation: 443mmJulPrecipitation: 270mmAugPrecipitation: 310mmSepPrecipitation: 396mmOctPrecipitation: 380mmNovPrecipitation: 320mmDecPrecipitation: 178mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.7inFebPrecipitation: 4.6inMarPrecipitation: 4.5inAprPrecipitation: 4inMayPrecipitation: 7.7inJunPrecipitation: 17.4inJulPrecipitation: 10.6inAugPrecipitation: 12.2inSepPrecipitation: 15.6inOctPrecipitation: 15inNovPrecipitation: 12.6inDecPrecipitation: 7in
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

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
14 °C58 °F
22 °C72 °F
4 km/h3 mph
169 mm6.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
15 °C59 °F
23 °C74 °F
4 km/h3 mph
117 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
16 °C60 °F
25 °C78 °F
5 km/h3 mph
115 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
17 °C63 °F
27 °C81 °F
5 km/h3 mph
101 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
May
19 °C65 °F
28 °C83 °F
4 km/h3 mph
195 mm7.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
19 °C66 °F
27 °C81 °F
4 km/h2 mph
443 mm17.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
18 °C64 °F
26 °C79 °F
4 km/h3 mph
270 mm10.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
18 °C65 °F
27 °C80 °F
4 km/h2 mph
310 mm12.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
18 °C65 °F
27 °C80 °F
4 km/h2 mph
396 mm15.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
18 °C64 °F
25 °C78 °F
4 km/h2 mph
380 mm15 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
17 °C62 °F
23 °C74 °F
4 km/h2 mph
320 mm12.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C59 °F
22 °C72 °F
4 km/h2 mph
178 mm7 in
0 cm0 in