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Guatemala City vs Cobán for Remote Work

Guatemala City and Cobán are the two largest cities in Guatemala with complete remote-work profiles. Guatemala City has about 995K residents; Cobán has about 212K. Guatemala City is the national capital.

The best remote-work month in Guatemala City is typically March, compared with May in Cobán. Guatemala City sees about 3 rainy days that month, while Cobán sees about 24 rainy days. Across the year, temperatures range 13–27°C in Guatemala City and 14–25°C in Cobán.

Guatemala City sits at 1,508 m, versus 1,326 m in Cobán.

Side-by-side

Guatemala City

Guatemala

Population
995K
Elevation
1,508 m
Best month
March
Best-month range
14–27°C
Best-month rain
About 3 rainy days
Year temperature range
13–27°C
National capital
Yes

Cobán

Guatemala

Population
212K
Elevation
1,326 m
Best month
May
Best-month range
17–25°C
Best-month rain
About 24 rainy days
Year temperature range
14–25°C
National capital
No

FAQ

Which is larger, Guatemala City or Cobán?
Guatemala City is the larger of the two complete profiles in Guatemala, with about 995K residents compared with about 212K in Cobán.
How does the climate compare in Guatemala City vs Cobán?
The best remote-work month is typically March in Guatemala City (20°C avg) and May in Cobán (20°C avg). Rainfall that month is about 3 rainy days in Guatemala City versus about 24 rainy days in Cobán.