When is the best time to go to León

Best time to go
OK time to go
Worst time to go

The chart above shows the best time of year to visit León, Nicaragua. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

Average temperatures in León

León weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit León are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

León January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 14mm 8.3hrs 12.2hrs

The climate in León during January can be summarized as hot, humid and dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit León, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in León and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in León with around 14mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

León weather in January »

February

León February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 6mm 9.4hrs 12.5hrs

February in León is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit León, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in León and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in León with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

León weather in February »

March

León March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 5mm 9.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in León is characteristically hot and very dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit León, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in León and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in León with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

León weather in March »

April

León April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 14mm 9hrs 13.1hrs

León's weather in April is typically very hot and dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit León, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in León and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in León with around 14mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

León weather in April »

May

León May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 173mm 8.6hrs 13.4hrs

May is a wet, humid month in León and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to León for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in León and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in León with around 173mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

León weather in May »

June

León June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 275mm 6.9hrs 12.2hrs

Hot, humid and very wet weather often prevails in León during the month of June

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to León for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in León and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in León with around 275mm 10.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

León weather in June »

July

León July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 165mm 7.6hrs 12.5hrs

July in León is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to León for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in León and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in León with around 165mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

León weather in July »

August

León August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 190mm 7.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in León is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to León for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in León and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in León with around 190mm 7.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

León weather in August »

September

León September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 314mm 7.3hrs 13.1hrs

León's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to León for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in León and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in León with around 314mm 12.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

León weather in September »

October

León October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 341mm 6.3hrs 13.4hrs

October is a very wet, humid month in León and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to León for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in León and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in León with around 341mm 13.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

León weather in October »

November

León November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 93mm 7.5hrs 12.2hrs

Hot, humid and a little damp weather often prevails in León during the month of November

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit León.

November is in the fall / autumn in León and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in León with around 93mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

León weather in November »

December

León December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 26mm 7.6hrs 12.5hrs

December in León is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit León, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in León and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in León with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

León weather in December »

Other monthly averages

UV index Best time to go?

León weather stats

León weather statistics
Hottest month: April 33.6°C 92.5°F
Driest month: March 5mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: February 9.4hrs
Coldest month: December 30.4°C 86.7°F
Wettest month: October 341mm 13.4ins
Warmest sea: June 29.3°C 84.7°F
Map showing location of León (12.43787, -86.87804) León map pin © Google

Locations nearby

Top Nicaragua locations