Climate of León, Nicaragua
Area-weighted average across León. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
León, a subdivision of Nicaragua, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 25.3°C / 77.5°F in December to 28.2°C / 82.8°F in April, with rainfall from 2 mm / 0.1 in to 321 mm / 12.6 in depending on the season (1465 mm / 57.7 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.7°C78.3°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 26.4°C79.5°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 27.4°C81.3°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 28.2°C82.8°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 27.9°C82.2°F | 180 mm7.1″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.6°C79.9°F | 266 mm10.5″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.7°C80.1°F | 115 mm4.5″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.6°C79.9°F | 159 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.9°C78.6°F | 317 mm12.5″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.8°C78.4°F | 321 mm12.6″ | Tropical |
| November | 25.5°C77.9°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| December | 25.3°C77.5°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit León?
The best months to visit León, Nicaragua for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April, December. The warmest month is April at an area-wide average of 28.2°C / 82.8°F, and the driest is January with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of León?
León, Nicaragua has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.3°C / 77.5°F in December to 28.2°C / 82.8°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 1465 mm / 57.7 in, with the wettest month being October (321 mm / 12.6 in) and the driest January (2 mm / 0.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in León?
The hottest month in León is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 28.2°C / 82.8°F.
What is the coldest month in León?
The coldest month in León is December, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.3°C / 77.5°F.
When does it rain most in León?
The wettest month in León is October, averaging about 321 mm / 12.6 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 2 mm / 0.1 in.