León
City in Spain
León is a city in Spain with a population of 123,446 in the year 2025. Located 288 km from Madrid, it draws visitors with sights such as León Cathedral and Casa Botines.
What to see
The city features notable architectural landmarks. Visitors can explore León Cathedral and Casa Botines, both designated as UNESCO sites.
When to go
The climate brings cold winters and warm summers. January and December are the coolest months with daily highs of 7 °C and 8 °C and lows of 0 °C and 1 °C. July and August are the warmest months with daily highs of 27 °C and lows of 14 °C. July and August also have the least rain, with 18 mm and 24 mm falling on about 4 days each. October and December are the rainiest months, seeing 73 mm and 76 mm of rain.
Getting there
The nearest airport is León Airport, located in La Virgen del Camino, Spain, at a distance of 7 km. The nearest hub airport is Asturias Airport in Ranón, Spain, located 114 km away.
Top sights in León
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 27 °C. The wettest is December, with about 76 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 17 | 11 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 57 | 41 | 41 | 51 | 60 | 33 | 18 | 24 | 41 | 73 | 64 | 76 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for León (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.