Best time to visit Granada
The best time to visit Granada is during spring, early summer and autumn, especially during the months of May, June, September and October, when the weather is pleasant, rather than scorchingly hot or bitterly cold.
However, Granada is considered a year-round destination – the Alhambra is stunning in any weather condition.
Granada weather
Granada experiences a continental climate, with hot, sunny summers and cold winters.
Located in southern Spain, Granada sits 738 meters (2,421 feet) above sea level, close to the snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountains. Given the temperature range, it can get cold at night and hot during the day.
Winter, from December to February, is generally cold and sunny, with occasional wind and rain.
Spring, from March to May, is mild becomming warm and sunny, with infrequent rain.
Summer, from June to August, is hot and sunny, with scorching daytime temperatures that may reach 37°C (99°F) in July and August; fortunately, the air is dry. Night-time temperatures remain relatively cool, ranging from 15°C to 20°C (59°F to 68°F), except during the hottest periods.
Autumn, from September to November, is initially warm, becoming cooler, overcast and wet.
What is the best month to visit Granada?
To avoid the extreme heat of summer, the months of May, June, September and October are the best months to visit Granada.
Which is the hottest month in Granada?
The hottest month of the year in Granada is normally July. However, there are remarkable differences between day and night temperatures.
You can expect an average daily high temperature of 34°C (93°F), and a night-time low of 17°C (63°F).
However, on the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39°C (102°F); while on the coldest nights of the month, the temperature may drop to around 13°C (55°F).
The hot summer season lasts from mid-June to mid-September, with an average daily high temperature above 30°C (86°F).
Which is the coldest month in Granada?
The coldest month of the year in Granada is January, with an average high of 13°C (55°F) and a low of 2°C (35°F).
The cool winter season lasts from mid-November to early-March, with an average daily high temperature below 18°C (64°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Granada?
The sunniest time of year in Granada is usually July with an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day; that's on average 81% of daylight hours.
Which month has the most rain in Granada?
December is usually the wettest month in Granada, with 50mm (2in) of rainfall distributed across seven days on average.
The rainy period of the year lasts from October to mid-May, with a greater than 10% chance of a given day being a wet day.
The drier season lasts from mid-May through September, with little or no rainfall. July usually has no rainfall.
Which is the windiest month in Granada?
The windiest month of the year in Granada is February, with an average hourly wind speed of more than 13 kilometres per hour (8 mph; 7 knots).
The windy part of the year lasts from November to mid-May, with average wind speeds of more than 11 kilometres per hour (7 mph; 6 knots).
The less-windy time of year lasts from mid-May to late-October. The calmest month of the year in Granada is August, with an average hourly wind speed of 9 kilometres per hour (5.6 mph; 5 knots).
The predominant average hourly wind direction varies throughout the year in Granada.
Granada Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 13 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 22 | 17 | 13 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
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| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 72 | 68 | 60 | 57 | 51 | 43 | 37 | 41 | 51 | 62 | 71 | 75 |
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| 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 40 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 25 | 40 | 50 | 50 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Granada, Andalucia, Spain | |||||||||||
Holiday seasons
High season: May through September, Christmas, New Year and Easter Week (Semana Santa) see Granada packed with visitors.
Low season: November to February; however this also coincides with the ski season, which often brings an overflow of visitors to the city who may not have found accommodation in the nearby ski resort of the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Source: Meteorological data for Granada is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1991 to 2020 by Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (AEMET) – Spain's meteorological agency – from the nearest weather station: Federico García Lorca Airport (GRX), also known as Granada International Airport, located about 18km (11mi) west of Granada city.
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Granada: 12 May, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
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