Backpacking Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
November, December, January
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to León?
The best time to visit León for backpacking is November, December, January, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
These months are especially popular among backpackers in León due to better weather and lower costs.
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Monthly weather & climate data for León
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 0 |
February | 65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 0 |
March | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 0 |
April | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 0 |
May | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 152 |
June | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 90Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 259 |
July | 65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 121 |
August | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 143 |
September | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 28Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 250 |
October | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 28Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 26° | 358 |
November | 85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 26° | 40 |
December | 85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 0 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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