When to go · León
León in January
Great month. Inside León's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- High
- Nicaragua overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Nicaragua overall
Verdict
Inside León's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).
Is another month better than January?
No other month rates higher than January for León in this guide.
Weather in January
- LeónHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 3 days
- Pacific lowlands, Nicaragua · Granada, León, Managua, Ometepe, San Juan del Surbest weather
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.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Nicaragua overall
- High
- Prices · Nicaragua overall
- Medium
Nicaragua overall: Dry, green after the rains, windy on the lake; good surf and offshore winds in the south.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in León, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
Feb: Great
Daytime high
Jan: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Feb: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Night low
Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Feb: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 3
Feb: 3
Crowds
Jan: High
Feb: Medium
Prices
Jan: Medium
Feb: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Feb: 0
January: Inside León's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).
February: Inside León's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).
León: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen