León weather
At 3:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 34°C (94°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Nov–Mar. León sits 103 m (338 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for León, León Department, Nicaragua.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 95%
- Chance of rain
- 37%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–MarOff season May–Jun, Sep–Oct
About León weather
Is it raining in León right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 34° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in León this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–35° and lows of 23–25°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in León lately?
In the past 7 days, León had 1 rainy day and 4.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for León?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
León weather by month
When is the best time to visit León?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit León is Nov–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Jun, Sep–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 30°C (85°F) in October to 36°C (97°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in León?
September is the wettest month, with about 299 mm (11.8 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in León?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 36°C (97°F) and lows of 26°C (78°F). October is the coolest, with highs of 30°C (85°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F).
Does León have a rainy season?
Yes. May–Jun, Aug–Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in León?
The sea is warmest in May at about 31°C (88°F) and coolest in February at about 29°C (83°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months