AI-generatedLeón at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,760 h
- Rain a year
- 538 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 844 m
Climate in León
León has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 2,760 hours of sunshine a year, León is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
08:3419:42
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 08:16–09:12 · evening 19:04–19:59
- Blue hour
- Morning 08:05–08:16 · evening 19:59–20:10
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in León in October?
In October, León is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in León.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 8 min08:34 – 19:42
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 58 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Madrid
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %92 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %52 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %59 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in León
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.1 of 11.1 hours of daylight in León, 55 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 7 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in León
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 65 min
- Olive skin
- about 80 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in León: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, León has about 10 rainy days with 74 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in León
How breezy and how cloudy León is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in León typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 58 % of the sky over León: variable cloud, with about 6.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in León
How often the day gets hot in León (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, León has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 17 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in León
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (0°), the warmest in August (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 22 | 8° | 0° | 4.2 h | 9 | 57 |
| FebruaryFeb | 40 | 9° | 0° | 6.1 h | 7 | 37 |
| MarchMar | 53 | 12° | 2° | 7.0 h | 10 | 48 |
| AprilApr | 66 | 15° | 4° | 7.9 h | 11 | 54 |
| MayMay | 88 | 19° | 7° | 8.9 h | 9 | 46 |
| JuneJun | 95 | 24° | 11° | 10.7 h | 6 | 34 |
| JulyJul | 98 | 27° | 14° | 11.6 h | 4 | 17 |
| AugustAug | 98 | 27° | 14° | 10.7 h | 4 | 17 |
| SeptemberSep | 96 | 23° | 11° | 8.6 h | 5 | 32 |
| OctoberOct | 74 | 17° | 8° | 6.1 h | 10 | 74 |
| NovemberNov | 37 | 11° | 3° | 4.7 h | 10 | 60 |
| DecemberDec | 21 | 8° | 1° | 4.0 h | 10 | 61 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Best time to visit León
The best time to visit León is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to October. The wettest month is October with 74 mm of precipitation.
León through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
León in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 12–19 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
León in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
León in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 11–23 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
León in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–9 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in León for you.
Your best months: June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in León
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in León: score 98 against 74. In July, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. July has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 74 | 98better |
| Day high | 17° | 27° |
| Night low | 8° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h | 11.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 74 mm | 17 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
León month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
22January8° · 4 h
In January, León is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in León.
León in January40February9° · 6 h
In February, León is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in León.
León in February53March12° · 7 h
In March, León is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in León.
León in March66April15° · 8 h
In April, León is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in León.
León in April88May19° · 9 h
In May, León is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 46 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in León.
León in May95June24° · 11 h
In June, León is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in León.
León in June98July27° · 12 h
In July, León is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in León.
León in July98August27° · 11 h
In August, León is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in León.
León in August96September23° · 9 h
In September, León is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in León.
León in September74October17° · 6 h
In October, León is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in León.
León in October37November11° · 5 h
In November, León is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in León.
León in November21December8° · 4 h
In December, León is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in León.
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León vs. Oviedo
In October León has the better holiday weather (score 74 vs. 64). During the day Oviedo is 2 °C warmer than León. Oviedo gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | León | Oviedo |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 74 | 64 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Oct |
Through the year
Spain in October: the best places
In October, León ranks 13 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Seville26°89
- 4Zaragoza22°88
- 5Toledo21°87
- 6Madrid20°86
- 7Valencia24°22°86
- 8Alcobendas20°84
- 13LeónThis page17°74
Planning a trip to León
Weather for your travel dates
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León in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
León has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22).
- 62
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 14 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 89
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 98
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 11.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 74
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 22
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,060 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about León
When is the best time to visit León?
The best time to visit León is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in León?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in León?
The wettest month is October with 74 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 17 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does León get?
León gets around 2,760 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.6 hours a day; in December there are 4.0 hours a day.
What time zone is León in?
León uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to León?
A nonstop flight from London to León takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,060 km.
Which school holidays are best for León?
León has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 62, May half-term 89, Summer holidays 98, October half-term 74, Christmas holidays 22.
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