León climate
León (Nicaragua) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C83 °F, and about 1,451 mm57 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
León climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3493 | 2373 | 2883 | 10.1 |
| Feb | 3595 | 2374 | 2985 | 20.1 |
| Mar | 3697 | 2476 | 3086 | 80.3 |
| Apr | 3697 | 2678 | 3188 | 351.4 |
| May | 3392 | 2578 | 2985 | 2168.5 |
| Jun | 3187 | 2576 | 2882 | 2299.0 |
| Jul | 3290 | 2476 | 2883 | 1154.5 |
| Aug | 3290 | 2576 | 2983 | 1736.8 |
| Sep | 3187 | 2476 | 2882 | 29912 |
| Oct | 3085 | 2475 | 2780 | 29412 |
| Nov | 3187 | 2373 | 2780 | 682.7 |
| Dec | 3290 | 2272 | 2781 | 100.4 |
| Year | 3697 | 2272 | 2883 | 1,45157 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57% | 30% | 5.4 | 11:28 |
| Feb | 54% | 26% | 6.0 | 11:43 |
| Mar | 51% | 24% | 6.6 | 12:02 |
| Apr | 54% | 42% | 6.4 | 12:24 |
| May | 69% | 71% | 5.4 | 12:42 |
| Jun | 80% | 77% | 5.3 | 12:51 |
| Jul | 75% | 72% | 5.4 | 12:47 |
| Aug | 74% | 71% | 5.6 | 12:32 |
| Sep | 80% | 75% | 5.5 | 12:11 |
| Oct | 83% | 74% | 5.0 | 11:50 |
| Nov | 77% | 52% | 5.2 | 11:32 |
| Dec | 68% | 34% | 5.1 | 11:24 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of León is like
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 36 °C97 °F and a low of 26 °C78 °F. The coldest is November, when highs average 31 °C87 °F and lows 23 °C73 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 4.2 °C7.6 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,451 mm57 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is August–October, which brings 53% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: December–March. The wettest month is September (299 mm12 in), the driest is January (1 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 51% in March to 83% in October. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 24%) are typical of March. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in October to 13 km/h (8 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 11.4 hours in December to 12.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit León
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November and December: average highs of 31 °C87 °F to 32 °C90 °F with 10 mm0.4 in to 68 mm2.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is September, which is hot, with average highs of 31 °C87 °F, very wet (299 mm12 in) and humid (80% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for León
- Wetter months (May and June, August–October) — highs 3085 to 33 °C92 °F, lows 2475 to 25 °C78 °F, about 242 mm9.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Drier months (November–April, July) — highs 3187 to 36 °C97 °F, lows 2272 to 26 °C78 °F, about 34 mm1.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How León compares
Compared with Managua, about 76 km to the southeast, León is on average 0.6 °C1.1 °F warmer and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in January (1.1 °C1.9 °F warmer).
Of the 5 places in Nicaragua covered by World Climates, León is the 2nd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 3rd wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Nicaragua climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: San Miguel (El Salvador, Aw), Sabanalarga (Colombia, Aw) and Hòa Thành (Vietnam, Aw).
Nearby places
- Chinandega 35 km · 29 °C83 °F · 1,451 mm57 in
- Managua 76 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,453 mm57 in
- Masaya 99 km · 27 °C80 °F · 1,453 mm57 in
- Matagalpa 118 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,196 mm47 in
- Danlí 181 km · 24 °C75 °F · 1,122 mm44 in
- San Miguel 183 km · 28 °C83 °F · 1,271 mm50 in
- Tegucigalpa 186 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,167 mm46 in
- Siguatepeque 261 km · 21 °C70 °F · 1,244 mm49 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in León?
April is the warmest month in León, with an average high of 36 °C (97 °F) and an average low of 26 °C (78 °F).
What is the coldest month in León?
November is the coldest month, with an average high of 31 °C (87 °F) and an average low of 23 °C (73 °F).
When does it rain the most in León?
September is the wettest month with about 299 mm (11.8 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 1 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit León?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November and December.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.