León climate
León (Castille and León, Spain) has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csb). The average temperature over the year is 11 °C52 °F, and about 547 mm22 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 | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 745 | −131 | 338 | 572.3 | 18 |
| Feb | 948 | −130 | 439 | 461.8 | 16 |
| Mar | 1254 | 134 | 744 | 502.0 | 11 |
| Apr | 1660 | 338 | 1049 | 542.1 | 5 |
| May | 2068 | 744 | 1356 | 471.8 | 1 |
| Jun | 2577 | 1151 | 1864 | 331.3 | 0 |
| Jul | 2983 | 1254 | 2069 | 190.8 | 0 |
| Aug | 2883 | 1254 | 2069 | 190.8 | 0 |
| Sep | 2475 | 1049 | 1762 | 301.2 | 0 |
| Oct | 1864 | 644 | 1254 | 692.7 | 0 |
| Nov | 1152 | 236 | 744 | 652.5 | 6 |
| Dec | 846 | 032 | 439 | 582.3 | 15 |
| Year | 2983 | −130 | 1152 | 54722 | 72 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88% | 64% | 1.8 | 9:23 |
| Feb | 82% | 59% | 2.8 | 10:29 |
| Mar | 77% | 60% | 3.9 | 11:48 |
| Apr | 74% | 61% | 5.2 | 13:19 |
| May | 69% | 58% | 6.3 | 14:36 |
| Jun | 63% | 47% | 7.1 | 15:17 |
| Jul | 57% | 34% | 7.4 | 15:00 |
| Aug | 56% | 37% | 6.5 | 13:54 |
| Sep | 62% | 43% | 5.0 | 12:25 |
| Oct | 74% | 57% | 3.1 | 10:58 |
| Nov | 85% | 60% | 2.0 | 9:41 |
| Dec | 88% | 63% | 1.6 | 9:04 |
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 July, with an average high of 29 °C83 °F and a low of 12 °C54 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 7 °C45 °F and lows −1 °C31 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 17 °C30.7 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 547 mm22 in. The wettest three-month stretch is October–December, which brings 35% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: July and August. The wettest month is October (69 mm2.7 in), the driest is August (19 mm0.8 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 56% in August to 88% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 34%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (5 mph) in September to 11 km/h (7 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 9.1 hours in December to 15.3 hours in June.
Best time to visit León
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–September: average highs of 20 °C68 °F to 29 °C83 °F with 19 mm0.8 in to 47 mm1.8 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 7 °C45 °F.
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
- Winter (December–February) — highs 745 to 9 °C48 °F, lows −130 to 0 °C32 °F, about 54 mm2.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1254 to 20 °C68 °F, lows 134 to 7 °C44 °F, about 50 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2577 to 29 °C83 °F, lows 1151 to 12 °C54 °F, about 24 mm0.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1152 to 24 °C75 °F, lows 236 to 10 °C49 °F, about 55 mm2.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How León compares
Compared with Gijón, about 104 km to the north, León is on average 3.9 °C7 °F cooler and receives 40% less precipitation (547 mm22 in vs 904 mm36 in). The difference is largest in December (7.1 °C12.7 °F cooler).
Of the 46 places in Spain covered by World Climates, León is the 45th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 17th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Spain climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Orléans (France, Cfb), Tours (France, Cfb) and Le Mans (France, Cfb).
Nearby places
- Gijón 104 km · 15 °C59 °F · 904 mm36 in
- Valladolid 126 km · 13 °C55 °F · 422 mm17 in
- Burgos 156 km · 11 °C51 °F · 632 mm25 in
- Santander 173 km · 16 °C60 °F · 993 mm39 in
- Salamanca 182 km · 13 °C55 °F · 409 mm16 in
- Ourense 190 km · 15 °C59 °F · 1,144 mm45 in
- Bilbao 228 km · 16 °C60 °F · 1,003 mm39 in
- Gasteiz / Vitoria 238 km · 12 °C53 °F · 931 mm37 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in León?
July is the warmest month in León, with an average high of 29 °C (83 °F) and an average low of 12 °C (54 °F).
What is the coldest month in León?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 7 °C (45 °F) and an average low of -1 °C (31 °F).
When does it rain the most in León?
October is the wettest month with about 69 mm (2.7 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 19 mm (0.8 in).
What is the best time to visit León?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May–September.
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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 916 m, while León lies at about 844 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.5 °C0.8 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.