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Backpacking Potential

85/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

November, December, January

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

26°C – 28°C

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Precipitation

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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.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for León

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (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).

Quick summary: visiting León

When is the best time to visit León for backpacking?

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The best time to visit León for backpacking is typically in November, December, January, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in León?

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Rainy season typically: May–June. It is generally better to avoid these months for backpacking.

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