Climate

Climate in León, Spain

León, Spain has a mediterranean climate. The annual average temperature is about 15.3°C, with around 2765 hours of sunshine; the national rainfall baseline is roughly 599 mm across 66 rainy days a year. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 26.6°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 4.1°C). These are deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast or measured station data. Temperature and sunshine follow the city's latitude; rainfall and the climate zone come from a country-level baseline that every city in the country shares (refined by region in the United States, Canada and Australia), so they do not show local differences. Check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Mediterranean
Comfort score
88/100

Climate overview

León, Spain has a mediterranean climate. The annual average temperature is about 15.3°C, with around 2765 hours of sunshine; the national rainfall baseline is roughly 599 mm across 66 rainy days a year. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 26.6°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 4.1°C). These are deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast or measured station data. Temperature and sunshine follow the city's latitude; rainfall and the climate zone come from a country-level baseline that every city in the country shares (refined by region in the United States, Canada and Australia), so they do not show local differences. Check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and a country-level precipitation baseline.

Climate zone

León is classified as Mediterranean. The classification combines the city’s own temperature range, which follows its latitude, with a rainfall pattern taken at country level for Spain — so cities in the same country usually share a zone.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average15.3°C
  • Warmest monthJul (26.6°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (4.1°C)
  • Comfort score88/100

Rainfall overview

A country-level precipitation baseline and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

The rainfall baseline for Spain is about 599 mm a year over roughly 66 rainy days, with the wettest month Dec and the driest Jul. This figure is not specific to León: every city in Spain carries the same baseline, so it will not show the difference between, say, a dry inland city and a wet coastal one. Use an official meteorological service for local rainfall.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

León sees an estimated 2765 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates. Temperature and sunshine follow the city’s latitude; the rainfall and rainy-day columns distribute the country-level baseline.

Monthly climate table

León monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan14.1°C4.1°C85 mm9128 h
Feb15°C5°C71 mm8145 h
Mar17.2°C7.2°C59 mm7175 h
Apr20.3°C10.3°C47 mm5230 h
May23.5°C13.5°C29 mm3291 h
Jun25.7°C15.7°C12 mm1348 h
Jul26.6°C16.6°C5 mm1359 h
Aug25.7°C15.7°C12 mm1348 h
Sep23.5°C13.5°C35 mm4276 h
Oct20.3°C10.3°C68 mm8189 h
Nov17.2°C7.2°C85 mm9152 h
Dec15°C5°C91 mm10124 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in León are Jun, Aug, May. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    15°C / 5°C

    247 mm rain

  • Spring

    20°C / 10°C

    135 mm rain

  • Summer

    26°C / 16°C

    29 mm rain

  • Autumn

    20°C / 10°C

    188 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

León has a climate comfort score of 88/100, a very comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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