Month guide · León, Spain

León in August: weather and what to expect

August is the last month of the year with average highs above 25°C in León. August highs in León are now 3.0°C warmer than in 1991-2000. In August, León averages highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C, with about 4 rainy days and 23 mm of rain. Crowds in Castile and León are at their peak.

Based on 1991-2020 climate data · Updated 2 November 2026 · Sources

Average high Town-level27°CLow 14°C
Rainy days Town-level423 mm in total
UV index Modelled8Very high at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalPeakCastile and León as a whole

Is August a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for León in August yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

Not ideal for

Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.

Daily highs through August

Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs fall about 2°C over the month.

August in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureJulyAugustSeptember
Average high27°C27°C23°C
Average low14°C14°C11°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)446
Total rainfall20 mm23 mm34 mm
Daylight (mid-month)15 h 02 min13 h 58 min12 h 34 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalPeakNights booked through online platforms in Castile and León in August 2025: the busiest month of the year.

Public holidays in August 2027

  • 16 Aug Monday following Assumption DayCastile and León

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact13 h 58 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom León
Montoro, Andalusia36°C1519 km
Guarromán, Andalusia35°C1516 km
Adamuz, Andalusia35°C1516 km
Marmolejo, Andalusia35°C1520 km
Baños de la Encina, Andalusia35°C1515 km

The nearest towns with a warmer August. Distances are in a straight line.

How August is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

August highs are 3.0°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and August rainfall is down about 60% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 30°C in August went from 5.2 to 14 a year on average.

Questions about León in August

How warm is León in August?

Average highs are 27°C and lows 14°C. July averages 27°C and September 23°C.

Does it rain much in León in August?

About 4 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 23 mm in total over the month.

Is León busy in August?

In August 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Castile and León were the busiest month of the year, which we count as peak. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.

How long are the days in León in August?

About 13 h 58 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.

Sources

Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology