León Weather by Month

León sits at 1,815 metres (5,955 ft) in Mexico’s central Bajío region, so it gets a mild highland climate instead of the tropical heat of the coasts. The city averages 19.9°C (67.8°F) across the year and collects 680 mm (26.8 in) of rain, nearly all of it falling between June and October. Winter nights drop to about 8°C (46°F), while May afternoons climb past 31°C (88°F). This is a dry, sunny city for most of the year, and it never sees snow. For the full city picture, start with our León travel guide guide.

León Weather by Month: Climate Overview

León has a subtropical highland climate (Köppen Cwa) that borders on semi-arid. The year splits into two clear halves: a dry season from November to April, and a rainy season from late May to October. Rain comes almost entirely as short, heavy afternoon and evening thunderstorms, so even the wettest months still get plenty of morning sun. Because of the elevation, nights stay cool year-round and you’ll rarely need a jacket during the day outside December and January.

The driest month is December with 5 mm (0.2 in), and the wettest is July with 185 mm (7.3 in). Humidity is low in winter (around 40-50%) and rises during the summer rains to about 65-75%. The sunniest stretch runs from February through May, when León regularly logs 8 to 10 hours of sunshine a day. If you want the full best time to visit León picture before you book, the monthly numbers below are the reference point.

León Weather by Month: Monthly Comparison Table

Month	High °C	High °F	Low °C	Low °F	Rain (mm)
January	24	75	8	46	15
February	26	78	9	48	10
March	28	83	11	52	5
April	31	87	14	57	10
May	32	89	16	60	25
June	30	86	16	62	110
July	28	82	15	59	185
August	28	82	15	59	160
September	27	81	15	59	110
October	27	80	13	55	40
November	26	78	10	50	10
December	24	75	8	47	5

León is inland and has no sea temperature to consider. If you’re heading to the coast afterwards, the nearest beaches are on the Pacific around Manzanillo or Puerto Vallarta, roughly a 4 to 5 hour drive or a short flight from the Del Bajío airport.

León Weather by Month: January to April

January is the coolest month, with highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F), and only 15 mm of rain. February warms to 26°C (79°F) by day, and March reaches 28°C (83°F) with just 5 mm of rain, the driest month of the year. By April, afternoons hit 31°C (88°F) but evenings still cool to 14°C (57°F). This four-month window is the most reliable stretch of blue skies, which is why it’s the core of the dry-season travel season, and our where to stay in León guide lists hotels by area.

León Weather by Month: May to August

May is the hottest month, averaging 32°C (89°F) in the afternoon, with rain starting to return at 25 mm. June brings the first real rains at 110 mm, but temperatures stay near 30°C (86°F). July is the wettest month with 185 mm (7.3 in) spread over about 16 rainy days, almost always as late-afternoon downpours that clear by evening. August is similar at 160 mm. If you visit during these months, plan outdoor activities for the morning and keep the things to do in León list flexible around the 4 pm storms, and check the León neighborhoods guide guide for where to base yourself.

León Weather by Month: September to December

September still gets 110 mm of rain, but October drops sharply to 40 mm as the dry season begins to return. By November, rain falls to 10 mm and daytime highs sit at a comfortable 26°C (78°F), which is exactly why the Festival Internacional del Globo is scheduled then; you can read about it in our events and festivals in León calendar. December is dry and cool at 24°C (75°F) by day and 8°C (46°F) at night. Pack a light sweater for December and January evenings, and see our León travel tips page for what else to bring.