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León, Castille and León Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in León, Castille and León?
León, Castille and León gets 496 mm of precipitation a year over about 103 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 27°C) and January the coldest (average low -1°C).
Mediterranean climate
León, Castille and León has warm summers and chilly winters. Daytime highs range from about 7°C in January to 27°C in July. October is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to June and September, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 0° | 8° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 4° | 16° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 12° | 26° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 6° | 17° |
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.
From October 2025 to September 2026 León got 585 mm of rain, against a normal of 496 mm for those months. February 2026 had the most, with 118 mm.
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. Estimated sunshine is 40% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 42% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 38% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 40% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 43% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 48% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 73% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 70% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 48% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 39% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 34% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 31% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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 estimated sunshine of 73% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest, at 31%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 46% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. 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
These records cover LEON VIRGEN DEL CAMINO during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
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 in the available station history brought 99 mm of precipitation, 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.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1° | 7° | 51 mm | 11 | 78% | 40% | 19° | -14° |
| February | 0° | 10° | 31 mm | 8 | 71% | 42% | 21° | -11° |
| March | 2° | 13° | 39 mm | 9 | 67% | 38% | 25° | -11° |
| April | 4° | 16° | 47 mm | 10 | 60% | 40% | 29° | -6° |
| May | 7° | 19° | 55 mm | 11 | 56% | 43% | 32° | -3° |
| June | 10° | 24° | 29 mm | 6 | 55% | 48% | 37° | 0° |
| July | 12° | 27° | 18 mm | 4 | 43% | 73% | 38° | 3° |
| August | 12° | 27° | 20 mm | 4 | 45% | 70% | 38° | 3° |
| September | 10° | 23° | 31 mm | 7 | 59% | 48% | 37° | 0° |
| October | 7° | 17° | 62 mm | 11 | 68% | 39% | 31° | -3° |
| November | 3° | 11° | 53 mm | 11 | 79% | 34% | 23° | -7° |
| December | 0° | 8° | 57 mm | 11 | 83% | 31% | 19° | -16° |
Station: LEON VIRGEN DEL CAMINO, 7 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
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?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, 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 estimated sunshine of 73% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. 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.