León in April

Inside León's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).

No other month rates higher than April for León in this guide.

• LeónHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 26 °C (79 °F), rain on about 44 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 79 °F (26 °C), rain on about 44 days
• Pacific lowlands, Nicaragua · Granada, León, Managua, Ometepe, San Juan del Surhot

  Dry and breezy December–April; León is one of the hottest cities in the region in April (36 °C (97 °F)+). A drier spell (canícula) often breaks the rains in July–August.Dry and breezy December–April; León is one of the hottest cities in the region in April (97 °F (36 °C)+). A drier spell (canícula) often breaks the rains in July–August.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Semana Santa big impact

  Mar–Apr (Easter, check) · Nicaragua

  Beaches full; buses packed; many businesses shut Thursday–Friday.

Crowds · Nicaragua overall

Medium

Prices · Nicaragua overall

Medium

Nicaragua overall: Hottest month; hazy skies from field burning; Easter crowds if late.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in León, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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