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Best time to visit Granada: month by month
Short answer
Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-October) are best, with highs of 18-29°C and few rainy days. Summer is very hot, with highs of about 36°C and almost no rain in July and August. Winter is sunny but cold at night, around 3-5°C, with snow on the Sierra Nevada behind the Alhambra.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13°C | 3°C | 7 | low |
| Feb | 16°C | 5°C | 6 | low |
| Mar | 18°C | 6°C | 11 | high |
| Apr | 21°C | 9°C | 8 | very high |
| May | 25°C | 12°C | 6 | very high |
| Jun | 30°C | 17°C | 4 | high |
| Jul | 36°C | 21°C | 0 | medium |
| Aug | 36°C | 21°C | 0 | medium |
| Sep | 29°C | 16°C | 4 | high |
| Oct | 26°C | 13°C | 4 | high |
| Nov | 17°C | 7°C | 7 | medium |
| Dec | 15°C | 5°C | 9 | medium |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar-May)
Highs of 18-25°C and 6-11 rainy days. Gardens in bloom, but Holy Week and May are very busy.
Summer (Jun-Aug)
Hot and dry: 30°C in June and about 36°C in July and August, with nights of 17-21°C. Cheaper rooms but tiring sightseeing.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
29°C in September, 26°C in October, falling to 17°C in November, with 4-7 rainy days. Excellent for walking.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
Sunny days of 13-16°C, cold nights of 3-5°C and 6-9 rainy days. Snow on the Sierra Nevada and fewer visitors.
Events worth planning around
- Día de la Toma, 2 January, marking the city's conquest in 1492
- Semana Santa (Holy Week) processions, March or April
- Día de la Cruz (Cruces de Mayo), 3 May
- Corpus Christi fair, May or June
- International Festival of Music and Dance, June-July
When to avoid
July and August are very hot, at around 36°C. Holy Week and May are the most crowded and expensive, and Alhambra tickets sell out fastest.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Granada?
April-May and September-October, with highs of 21-29°C, but book the Alhambra early as these are busy months.
How hot is Granada in summer?
Very hot: about 36°C in July and August, with almost no rain.
Is Granada worth visiting in winter?
Yes. Days are sunny at 13-16°C, crowds are smaller and the snowy Sierra Nevada frames the Alhambra.