Best Time to Visit Cobán, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Cobán.
Cobán does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (May, 20.4°C / 68.7°F) and driest (March, 93 mm / 3.7 in) months. The drier stretch runs through November–May; the wetter half falls in June–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 16.7°C / 62.1°F in January to 20.4°C / 68.7°F in May, with rainfall from 93 mm / 3.7 in (March) to 332 mm / 13.1 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Cobán, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Cobán's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 18.9°C66°F | 93 mm3.7″ | — |
| April | 20°C68°F | 100 mm3.9″ | — |
| February | 17.3°C63.1°F | 98 mm3.9″ | — |
No month at Cobán matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cobán?
Cobán doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on March (driest, ~93 mm / 3.7 in) and May (warmest, 20.4°C / 68.7°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Guatemala's national average.
When is the rainy season in Cobán?
The rainy season at Cobán, Alta Verapaz runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 220 mm / 8.7 in. The wettest single month is June (332 mm / 13.1 in).
What is the driest month in Cobán?
The driest month in Cobán is March, averaging about 93 mm / 3.7 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 18.9°C / 66°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Cobán?
The least comfortable months for travel to Cobán — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, July, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 332 mm / 13.1 in in June, and the coldest month averages 16.7°C / 62.1°F.
Is Cobán climate different from Guatemala overall?
Yes, usually. Our Cobán figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Guatemala figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Cobán specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.