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León Weather in May

León in May

The short of it: León in May averages a high of 21 °C (70 °F) and a low of 9 °C (48 °F), with 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 14 h 36 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 21° · low 9° · rain 48 mm · daylight 14 h 36 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: September & June

May in León brings afternoons near 21° and nights around 9°, with about 48 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 21°; nights run about 9°. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 36 min in mid-May, 76 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and June.

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

May in León, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 36 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
San Andrés del RabanedoCastille and León4 km WNW21°9°48 mm
VillaquilambreCastille and León5 km N21°8°49 mm
ValdefresnoCastille and León6 km E21°8°48 mm
SariegosCastille and León8 km NW21°8°52 mm
OnzonillaCastille and León8 km S21°9°47 mm
Valverde de la VirgenCastille and León10 km WSW21°8°50 mm
VillaturielCastille and León11 km SE21°9°48 mm
CuadrosCastille and León14 km NNW20°8°56 mm

The Almanac · León Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 21°; nights run about 9°. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 6th 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 May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in León in May?

Days average 21 °C (70 °F) and nights 9 °C (48 °F), with about 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 21°; nights run about 9°. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit León?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are September and June.

How long are the days in León in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 36 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 4 min in December to 15 h 17 min in June.

Does it snow in León in May?

Hardly — May nights average 9 °C (48 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for León in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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