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Sun & Beach Potential

98/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

December, January, February

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Avoid

May, June, July, August, September, October

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Weather

26°C – 28°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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Tip for your trip

The best months for a sun and beach holiday in León are from December, January, February. If you're planning to travel during this period, it's a good idea to arrange your stay early — especially in popular beach areas.

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Climate Heatmap

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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for León

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
93Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°0
February
89Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°0
March
85Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°0
April
80Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°0
May
72Good
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°152
June
70Good
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 90Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°259
July
67Suboptimal
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
62Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 28Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°250
October
59Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 28Weather conditions can vary significantly.
26°358
November
64Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
26°40
December
98Excellent
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 sun & beach?

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The best time to visit León for sun & beach is typically in December, January, February, 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 sun & beach.

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