León Climate by Month
León has a steady very warm climate throughout the year.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
In León temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 35°C in April to a very warm 31°C in the coolest month, December. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 24°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
León experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1668 mm of precipitation annually. The climate in León shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in October, with an average of 359 mm of precipitation over 21 rainy days. In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 2.4 mm of rainfall over 2 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
León offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between January (8.8 hours daily) and June (5.6 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.Monthly hours of sunshine
Data from: Chinandega, Nicaragua (35 KM, 22 Miles).
Daily hours of sunshine
Data from: Chinandega, Nicaragua (35 KM, 22 Miles).
The best time of year to visit León in Nicaragua
León has high temperatures year round ranging between 31°C and 35°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March, April and December.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in León occurs in the months of May, June, August, September and October.
Yes, the months of January, February, March and December are very dry.
April has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 359 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 265 hours of sunshine.
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