Cobán weather in August (Alta Verapaz, Guatemala)

Looking to travel to Cobán in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Cobán generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 27°C, while nights can cool down to about 18°C.

Cobán in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 349 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 22 days of rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Cobán. January, February, March, April and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cobán climate page with graphs.

 

Cobán, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 349 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Where to go in Guatemala in August

Find out more about the weather in Guatemala in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Cobán in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Cobán.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Guatemala? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Guatemala. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.