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New Aquitaine, France

Léon

Léon is a village in New Aquitaine, France, close to the sea. It has a population of about 2,306 (2023). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now14°C
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Population2,306
Local time23:34
43.88° N, 1.30° WElevation 18 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code40550
The year in Léonweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec70October
October: high / low21° / 11°
Rain this month144mm
Sea this month18°
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep

Best: Jun–Jul · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Léon at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Jul · Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in August

Coolest month4°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

126 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

61 mm of rain

Warmest sea22°C

August

Monuments nearby2+

within 13 km

Weather in Léon

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
14°C

Rain · wind 16 km/h · humidity 68%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct18°13°1.2 mm
Sat24 Oct18°11°4.6 mm
Sun25 Oct20°13°3.6 mm
Mon26 Oct22°12°
Tue27 Oct21°13°
Wed28 Oct19°9°
Thu29 Oct20°5°
Fri30 Oct20°5°
Sat31 Oct19°8°1 mm
Sun1 Nov16°9°0.5 mm

When to go to Léon

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score314155626776777378704833
High12°13°16°18°21°24°26°26°24°21°15°13°
Low4°4°6°8°12°15°16°17°14°11°7°5°
Rain (mm)1261079110992746174101144178146
Wet days151213131310999121514
Sea13°12°12°14°16°19°21°22°21°18°16°14°

What's on in Léon

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Léon

All monuments

Outdoors around Léon

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Aloha spotSurf spots
0.8 km
Adrénaline ParcTheme parks
0.9 km
Le hameau des écureuilsSurf spots
0.9 km
Dinosaures ParcTheme parks
1.5 km
Golf de PinsolleGolf courses
1.8 km
Camping Le Saint-MartinCamp sites
2.3 km

Nature around Léon

Nature in France

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Léon

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Léon

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.3Ainharp 1 km ↑1978 · 74 km
5.1Arette 2 km ↖1967 · 98 km

Towns and villages around Léon

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Léon from above

Postal code

40550

Getting to Léon

Biarritz Pays Basque airportBIQ
49 km
San Sebastián AirportEAS
70 km
Pau Pyrénées AirportPUF
90 km
Saint-Vincent-de-TyrosseRailway station
24 km
Saint-Geours-de-MaremneRailway station
24 km

Places near Léon

Places with a climate like Léon

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Léon?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Léon.
What is the hottest month in Léon?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Léon?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Léon?
January is the wettest month with about 126 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Léon?
The sea is warmest in August at about 22°C and coolest in February at about 12°C.
What is the postal code of Léon?
The postal code of Léon is 40550.