Granada, Spain
Best time to visit Granada
The best time to visit Granada is March–June and September–October, when typical daytime highs are around 19–31°C and rain is less likely. For the same weather with smaller crowds, aim for March: the main sights book up soonest in April–June and September–October.
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Granada weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13° / 56°F | 0° / 33°F | 44 mm | 5 h |
| February | 16° / 60°F | 2° / 35°F | 37 mm | 6 h |
| MarchBest | 19° / 66°F | 4° / 39°F | 34 mm | 7 h |
| AprilBestBusy | 21° / 70°F | 6° / 43°F | 34 mm | 8 h |
| MayBestBusy | 25° / 77°F | 10° / 49°F | 27 mm | 9 h |
| JuneBestBusy | 31° / 87°F | 13° / 56°F | 12 mm | 11 h |
| July | 34° / 94°F | 15° / 60°F | 3 mm | 12 h |
| August | 34° / 93°F | 15° / 59°F | 6 mm | 11 h |
| SeptemberBestBusy | 29° / 85°F | 13° / 55°F | 20 mm | 9 h |
| OctoberBestBusy | 23° / 74°F | 9° / 47°F | 40 mm | 7 h |
| November | 17° / 63°F | 5° / 40°F | 52 mm | 6 h |
| December | 14° / 57°F | 2° / 35°F | 54 mm | 5 h |
Typical-year averages, rounded. Actual weather varies from year to year — check the forecast before you go. “Busy” marks the months when the main sights book up soonest.
About Granada
Granada sits at the foot of the Sierra Nevada in eastern Andalusia, with about 230,000 people. It was the capital of the Nasrid kingdom, the last Muslim state in Spain, until the Catholic Monarchs took it in January 1492. The Alhambra, the Generalife and the Albaicín form a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a large university keeps the city young.
What to pack for Granada
Granada sits at about 700 m, so winters are cold, with frosty nights, and July and August often pass 35°C by day. Pack layers and a warm coat from November to March, and light clothes, a sunhat and sun cream in summer. Shoes with good grip are essential on the steep cobbles of the Albaicín. Spain uses type F plugs at 230 V.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit Granada?
- The best time to visit Granada is March–June and September–October, when typical daytime highs are around 19–31°C and rain is less likely. For the same weather with smaller crowds, aim for March: the main sights book up soonest in April–June and September–October.
- What is the hottest month in Granada?
- July, with typical daytime highs around 34°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Granada?
- December, with around 54 mm of rain in a typical year.
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