May weather forecastCobán, Guatemala

May

Weather in May

In May, Cobán's weather intensifies, reaching its annual peak of rainfall, with a sudden leap to 324mm (12.76") compared to preceding months. Despite the rain, the city still enjoys a reasonable amount of sunshine, though daylight hours rise slightly. Higher temperatures, coupled with increased humidity, may lead to a more humid experience, though this does not deter the immersive activities the city has to offer.

Temperature

The advent of May in Cobán presents an average high-temperature of a still warm 26.8°C (80.2°F), maintaining a close correlation with the preceding month. During May, the nighttime temperature in Cobán averages to a comfortable 17.5°C (63.5°F).

Humidity

In Cobán, the average relative humidity in May is 82%.

Rainfall

In Cobán, during May, the rain falls for 26.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 324mm (12.76") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 297.8 rainfall days, and 2530mm (99.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Cobán is 12h and 51min.
On the first day of May in Cobán, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset at 18:28 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Cobán, Guatemala, is 8.9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Cobán, Guatemala, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in May leads to these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Updated: Feb 15, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In May, in Cobán, the average high-temperature is 26.8°C (80.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 17.5°C (63.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in April is appraised at 31°C (87.8°F).

In Cobán, Guatemala, the average relative humidity in May is 82%.

In May, the rain falls for 26.5 days. Throughout May, 324mm (12.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

In May, the average day length in Cobán, Guatemala, is 12h and 51min.

On the first day of May in Cobán, Guatemala, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset at 18:28 CST.

In Cobán, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

In Cobán, Guatemala, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

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May

Jun

Average high temperature

27.8°C

26.8°C

25.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.1km/h

5.2km/h

4.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

3.3

1.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Cobán, Guatemala

Average high temperature in May: 26.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (27.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.2°C).

Average low temperature in May: 17.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (17.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.5°C).

Average pressure in May
Cobán, Guatemala

Average pressure in May: 1013mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017.3mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and September (1013mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Cobán, Guatemala

Average wind speed in May: 4.8km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (5.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (4.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Cobán, Guatemala

Average humidity in May: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Cobán, Guatemala

Average rainfall in May: 324mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (377mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (71mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Cobán, Guatemala

Average rainfall days in May: 26.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (29.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (19.4 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cobán, Guatemala

Average daylight in May: 12h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

Average sunshine in May: 8h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and November (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cobán, Guatemala

Average sunshine days in May: 3.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (8.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (0.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Cobán, Guatemala

Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are March and April (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 4).