León, Castille and León Weather by Month and Climate Averages

How much rain does León get?

León gets 496 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 103 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 74% of Spain.

October is the wettest month, with 62 mm. July is the driest, with 18 mm. January has the most rainy days, about 11.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 36 days, to February 10, 2022.

León weather by month

León weather in January

In January, León averages a high of 7°C and a low of -1°C. It gets 51 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 40% of daylight hours. The January record high is 19°C (2003) and the record low is -14°C (1971).

León weather in February

In February, León averages a high of 10°C and a low of 0°C. It gets 31 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 42% of daylight hours. The February record high is 21°C (2019) and the record low is -11°C (1978).

León weather in March

In March, León averages a high of 13°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 39 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 38% of daylight hours. The March record high is 25°C (1992) and the record low is -11°C (2005).

León weather in April

In April, León averages a high of 16°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 47 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 40% of daylight hours. The April record high is 29°C (1994) and the record low is -6°C (1970).

León weather in May

In May, León averages a high of 19°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 55 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 43% of daylight hours. The May record high is 32°C (2026) and the record low is -3°C (1982). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

León weather in June

In June, León averages a high of 24°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 29 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 48% of daylight hours. The June record high is 37°C (2026) and the record low is 0°C (2006). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

León weather in July

In July, León averages a high of 27°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 18 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 73% of daylight hours. The July record high is 38°C (2022) and the record low is 3°C (1978).

León weather in August

In August, León averages a high of 27°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 20 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 70% of daylight hours. The August record high is 38°C (1987) and the record low is 3°C (1978).

León weather in September

In September, León averages a high of 23°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 31 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 48% of daylight hours. The September record high is 37°C (1988) and the record low is 0°C (1974). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

León weather in October

In October, León averages a high of 17°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 62 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 39% of daylight hours. The October record high is 31°C (2017) and the record low is -3°C (1991).

León weather in November

In November, León averages a high of 11°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 53 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 34% of daylight hours. The November record high is 23°C (1970) and the record low is -7°C (1988).

León weather in December

In December, León averages a high of 8°C and a low of 0°C. It gets 57 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 31% of daylight hours. The December record high is 19°C (1983) and the record low is -16°C (1970).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in León

July is the sunniest month in León, with sunshine about 73% of daylight hours. December is the cloudiest, at 31%. Over the year the sun shines about 46% of daylight hours. León is cloudier than 79% of Spain.

Humidity peaks in December at 83% and is lowest in July at 43%.

León has about 9 days a year above 32°C. León is cooler than 76% of Spain.

First and last freeze in León

The first fall freeze in León typically comes around November 4, and the last spring freeze around April 29. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 189 days.

León weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the León station is 38°C, on August 13, 1987. The coldest is -16°C, on December 28, 1970.

The wettest day on record brought 99 mm of rain, on September 26, 1987.

40 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.3°C per decade since 1970.

The best time to visit León

The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to June and September, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.

Winter (December–February) is chilly, with average highs around 8°C and lows near 0°C.

Spring (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 16°C and lows near 4°C.

Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 26°C and lows near 12°C.

Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 17°C and lows near 6°C.

León climate questions

How much rain does León get?

León gets 496 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 103 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in León?

October is the wettest month in León, with 62 mm. July is the driest, with 18 mm.

How many rainy days does León have a year?

León has about 103 days with measurable rain in an average year. January has the most, about 11.

What is the hottest month in León?

July is the warmest month in León, with an average high of 27°C.

What is the coldest month in León?

January is the coldest month in León, with an average low of -1°C.

What is the record high temperature in León?

The record high at the León station is 38°C, set on August 13, 1987. The record low is -16°C, on December 28, 1970.

What is the sunniest month in León?

July is the sunniest month in León, with sunshine about 73% of daylight hours. December is the cloudiest.

When is the first frost in León?

The first fall freeze in León typically comes around November 4. The last spring freeze is around April 29.

What is the best time to visit León?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to June and September, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.