Climate Insights for León
Guanajuato, Mexico
Climate Overview
The climate in León is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 623 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 151 mm of rainfall. León is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.The climate in León is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 24.5 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 6 in of rainfall. León is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 47°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in León vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in León vary considerably across the year, with a 43°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 47°F and an average of 61°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 26°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
León is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 623 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 52 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 151 mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 3 mm. That's 148 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.León is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 24.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 5.9 in of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0.1 in. That's 5.8 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
León is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.León is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit León is during January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 12 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit León is during January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.5 in per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for León based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for León based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.