October · Mexico
Best time to visit León in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in León in October
Average temperature 18°C, 40 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 66% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
9.6/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 40 mm
- Humidity
- 66%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in León scores 9.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 18°C, 40 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
León is Guanajuato’s leather and shoe capital-bustling centro and easy access to colonial Bajío towns. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
October ranks 5th of 12 for León — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 40 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.5 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for León at 9.6/10 (5th of 12), just behind February at 9.8/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in León in October?
- In October, León averages 18°C, 40 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.6/10.
- Is October a good time to visit León?
- October earns a 9.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in León in October?
- Expect about 40 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 66% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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