Climate Insights for León

, Departamento de León, Nicaragua

Hottest
March
32°C peak
Coldest
December
25°C low
Wettest
October
470mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in León is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1703mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 470mm of rainfall. León is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, July. The coldest months are December, January, October, when temperatures can drop to 25°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 25° Feb Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 25° Mar Max: 32° Average: 29° Min: 26° Apr Max: 32° Average: 29° Min: 26° May Max: 30° Average: 28° Min: 26° Jun Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 26° Jul Max: 32° Average: 29° Min: 26° Aug Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 26° Sep Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Oct Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 25° Nov Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Dec Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 25°
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León has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 28°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 3mm Feb Precipitation: 2mm Mar Precipitation: 2mm Apr Precipitation: 33mm May Precipitation: 293mm Jun Precipitation: 236mm Jul Precipitation: 66mm Aug Precipitation: 186mm Sep Precipitation: 249mm Oct Precipitation: 470mm Nov Precipitation: 157mm Dec Precipitation: 8mm
Precipitation

León is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1703mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 142mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 470mm of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 2mm. That's 468mm less than October, 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

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

León is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 3km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

92 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in León, which began on June 21, 2026. León is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in March at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 25°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 26 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 328mm across the season with a monthly average of 109mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 26 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 487mm across the season with a monthly average of 162mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 25 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 875mm across the season with a monthly average of 292mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 25 to 32°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 12mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
25 °C
31 °C
4 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Feb
25 °C
32 °C
5 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Mar
26 °C
32 °C
5 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Apr
26 °C
32 °C
3 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
May
26 °C
30 °C
3 km/h
293 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
26 °C
31 °C
3 km/h
236 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
32 °C
3 km/h
66 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
31 °C
3 km/h
186 mm
0 cm
Sep
25 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
249 mm
0 cm
Oct
25 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
470 mm
0 cm
Nov
25 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
157 mm
0 cm
Dec
25 °C
31 °C
3 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
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