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León Weather in December

León in December

The short of it: León in December averages a high of 9 °C (49 °F) and a low of 2 °C (35 °F), with 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 9 h 4 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 9° · low 2° · rain 70 mm · daylight 9 h 4 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: September & June

December in León brings afternoons near 9° and nights around 2°, with about 70 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 9°, nights near 2°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 70 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 9 h 4 min in mid-December, 37 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and June.

Against its neighbours, León runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. San Andrés del Rabanedo, 4 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

December in León, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 4 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
San Andrés del RabanedoCastille and León4 km WNW9°2°71 mm
VillaquilambreCastille and León5 km N9°2°72 mm
ValdefresnoCastille and León6 km E9°2°70 mm
SariegosCastille and León8 km NW9°1°76 mm
OnzonillaCastille and León8 km S9°2°70 mm
Valverde de la VirgenCastille and León10 km WSW9°1°76 mm
VillaturielCastille and León11 km SE9°2°68 mm
CuadrosCastille and León14 km NNW9°1°84 mm

The Almanac · León Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 9°, nights near 2°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 70 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of León by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January9°1°59 mm9 km/h9 h 23 min✦✦
February11°1°40 mm11 km/h10 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
March15°4°43 mm12 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
April17°5°49 mm12 km/h13 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
May21°9°48 mm10 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
June27°13°34 mm10 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦
July30°15°20 mm10 km/h15 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
August29°14°22 mm9 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
September25°11°34 mm9 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
October18°8°73 mm9 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦✦
November12°4°67 mm10 km/h9 h 41 min✦✦✦
December9°2°70 mm9 km/h9 h 4 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about León in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in León in December?

Days average 9 °C (49 °F) and nights 2 °C (35 °F), with about 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 9°, nights near 2°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 70 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit León?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are September and June.

How long are the days in León in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 4 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 17 min.

Does it snow in León in December?

Hardly — December nights average 2 °C (35 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for León in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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