Early spring · Weather & things to do
Granada in March
Granada warms up: highs climb to 60°F (16°C), from 55°F in February, with lows of 43°F (6°C) and about 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain.
It scores 83/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 60°F (16°C)
- Avg low
- 43°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 2.2 in (56 mm)
- Humidity
- 69%
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 43 min
- Comfort score
- 83/100 · Great
What March feels like
Highs near 60°F (16°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Lows average 43°F (6°C).
About 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's March.
Plan around March
March is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April – June and September & October).
- Comfort improves from 78/100 in February to 83/100.
- March sits inside the Mar – May, Oct – Nov window our Andalusia: Moorish Cities & Ronda route recommends.
What to pack for March
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 43°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Granada in March
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Alhambra and Generalife
Nasrid palaces, fortress and gardens on a hill above the city.
Why now March scores 83/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Albaicín
Old Moorish quarter of steep lanes and carmen houses with walled gardens.
Why now Highs near 60°F and 2.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Café Fútbol
Café on Plaza Mariana Pineda, open since 1903, serving churros with thick chocolate.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Mirador de San Nicolás
Plaza in the Albaicín with a direct view of the Alhambra and mountains.
Carrera del Darro
Riverside street below the Alhambra lined with stone bridges and old facades.
Nearby in March
- Córdoba in March~81 mi · highs 67°F, 2.6 in rain · 4°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Ronda in March~91 mi · highs 56°F, 3.0 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Seville in March~132 mi · highs 68°F, 2.3 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Fes in March~232 mi · highs 69°F, 3.7 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Granada in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Granada?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 83/100 against a best of 98 in April – June and September & October. Expect highs of 60°F (16°C) and 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain. March is inside the Mar – May, Oct – Nov window our Andalusia: Moorish Cities & Ronda route recommends.
How cold is Granada in March?
Average highs are 60°F (16°C) and average lows 43°F (6°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Granada in March?
Not much: about 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 15.7 in (400 mm).
What should I pack for Granada in March?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 43°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Granada
Routes in season in March
- Andalusia: Moorish Cities & Ronda Mar – May, Oct – Nov
Planning Granada in March?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.