i León
Provincia de León · Spain
The best months to visit are June–September.
July is the hottest month, with highs around 28°C (82°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around 0°C (31°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 14 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 11.2 hours of sunshine a day.
in October, it is warmer than 14% of places in Spain.
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Best time to visit León
Average conditions per month from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 8° | 10° | 13° | 15° | 19° | 24° | 28° | 28° | 24° | 17° | 12° | 8° |
| Average low | 0° | 1° | 3° | 4° | 8° | 11° | 14° | 14° | 11° | 7° | 3° | 1° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 63 | 48 | 33 | 51 | 59 | 40 | 29 | 25 | 38 | 57 | 60 | 70 |
| Rain days | 14 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 4 | 5 | 6.1 | 7 | 8.2 | 9.9 | 11.2 | 10.3 | 7.7 | 5.7 | 4.6 | 3.7 |
| Daylight (h) | 9.4 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.6 | 15.3 | 15 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 11 | 9.7 | 9.1 |
| Humidity (%) | 81 | 76 | 67 | 64 | 62 | 59 | 54 | 55 | 61 | 73 | 78 | 82 |
| Wind (km/h) | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Go score | 17 | 28 | 46 | 50 | 66 | 83 | 84 | 88 | 86 | 58 | 37 | 21 |
The go score (0–100) rewards daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, sunshine and few rainy days.
León: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
i León Cathedral
cathedral in Leon, Spain
i Casa de los Botines
cultural property in León, Spain
i Basilica of San Isidoro
church in León, Spain
i Monastery of San Miguel de Escalada
abbey church
i convent of San Marcos
hotel and former monastery in León, Spain
i Palacio de los Guzmanes
palace in León, Spain
i Church of San Francisco
catholic church in León, Spain
i Monastery of Santa María de Sandoval
cultural property in Mansilla Mayor, Spain
i Basílica de la Virgen del Camino
church building in Valverde de la Virgen, Spain
i Walls of León
cultural property in León, Spain
i Monastery of San Pedro de Eslonza
former Benedictine monastery in Spain
i San Juan y San Pedro de Renueva
building in León, España
León: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices — everything to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Euro
EUR · €
1 USD ≈ 0.892 EUR
- Languages
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +34
- Emergency112
- Meal, casual restaurant€14.00≈ $16.00
- Cappuccino€3.40≈ $3.80
- Beer (0.5 l)€5.00≈ $5.60
- Bottled water (1.5 l)€1.50≈ $1.70
- Taxi, 5 km€10.00≈ $11.00
- Public transport ticket€1.80≈ $2.10
- Mid-range hotel, per night€115≈ $125
Estimated from Spain’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 69% of US levels.
- Nov 1All Saints Day
- Dec 6Constitution Day
- Dec 8Immaculate Conception
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 6Epiphany
No earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km since 1975.
How to get to León
Nearest airports
- LENLeón AirportLa Virgen del Camino7 km
- OVDAsturias AirportRanón114 km
- VLLValladolid AirportValladolid116 km
- BGCBragança AirportBragança125 km
Distances
- Madrid288 km 4 h 60
- Barcelona653 km 11 h 19 · 1 h 29
- Valencia557 km 9 h 39 · 1 h 22
- Zaragoza401 km 6 h 57 · 1 h 10
- Sevilla581 km 10 h 04 · 1 h 24
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Hotels in León
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Wildlife around here
The most-recorded species within 25 km, with their seasonality.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit León?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit León is June–September.
What is the weather like in León in October?
In October, León averages a high of 17°C (62°F) and a low of 7°C (45°F), with 57 mm of rain on about 12 days.
What is the rainiest month in León?
January, with rain on about 14 days.
What is the nearest airport to León?
Asturias Airport (OVD), about 114 km away.
What power plugs are used in Spain?
Plug types C, F, 230 V.
What currency is used in Spain?
Euro (EUR).
What is the emergency number in Spain?
112.
Is Spain safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise increased caution. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.
When is León most crowded?
The busiest months are August.
When is León least crowded?
The quietest months are November–February.
When is the best time to visit León without the crowds?
June and September: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is León in?
Europe/Madrid (UTC+2).
What is the population of León?
About 124,772.