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Best Time to Visit Granada

For the most comfortable weather in Granada, aim for April – June and September & October. September tops our comfort score at 98/100, with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 1.0 in (26 mm) of rain. March, August and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are July and December & January, mainly because of cool days.

Granada, Spain
Best months
Apr – Jun and Sep & Oct
Shoulder
Mar, Aug and Nov
Toughest
Jul and Dec & Jan
Warmest
Jul · 90°F
Coldest nights
Jan · 39°F
Wettest
Nov · 2.4 in
Driest
Jul · 0.0 in

Granada weather by month

Highs run from 54°F to 90°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 15.7 in (400 mm) of rain.

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Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Granada, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high54°F12°C55°F13°C60°F16°C65°F19°C73°F23°C84°F29°C90°F32°C89°F32°C80°F27°C71°F22°C60°F16°C55°F13°C
Avg low39°F4°C40°F4°C43°F6°C48°F9°C54°F12°C63°F17°C68°F20°C69°F20°C62°F17°C55°F13°C45°F7°C41°F5°C
Rain1.6 in40 mm1.7 in43 mm2.2 in56 mm1.7 in42 mm0.9 in24 mm0.2 in4 mm0.0 in1 mm0.1 in3 mm1.0 in26 mm1.9 in47 mm2.4 in61 mm2.1 in53 mm
Humidity75%73%69%66%58%46%39%43%56%65%73%76%
Cloud52%51%54%56%47%30%16%21%37%45%50%49%
Comfort757883919493788098948477

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 720 m (2,362 ft), close to Granada's own ~698 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Granada season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The cold peaks here: highs of 54–55°F (12–13°C), and nights reach 39°F (4°C). It's the wettest season, with about 5.4 in (136 mm) of rain, 34% of the year's total. Comfort scores bottom out in December & January; the season averages 77/100.

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 60°F highs in March to 73°F by May. About 4.8 in (122 mm) of rain falls across these months, 31% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 43°F (6°C). April & May are among the best-scoring months (season average 89/100).

Summer Jun – Aug

The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 84–90°F (29–32°C). It's the driest season, with only about 0.3 in (8 mm) of rain, 2% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 63°F (17°C). Comfort peaks here: June ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 84/100.

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 80°F highs in September to 60°F by November. About 5.3 in (134 mm) of rain falls across these months, 34% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 45°F (7°C). September & October are among the best-scoring months (season average 92/100).

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Granada weather questions

When is the best time to visit Granada?

For the most comfortable weather in Granada, aim for April – June and September & October. September tops our comfort score at 98/100, with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 1.0 in (26 mm) of rain. March, August and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are July and December & January, mainly because of cool days.

What is the rainiest month in Granada?

November is the wettest month, averaging about 2.4 in (61 mm) of rain. July is the driest, with less than 0.1 in (3 mm). The yearly total is around 15.7 in (400 mm).

What is the coldest month in Granada?

January is the coldest, with average lows of 39°F (4°C) and highs of 54°F (12°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 90°F (32°C).

Is Granada humid in summer?

Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 43%, and highs peak around 90°F (32°C), so heat matters more than mugginess.

Does it get below freezing in Granada?

Not on average: even in January, the coldest month, lows average 39°F (4°C). Individual cold snaps can still dip lower.

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