Granada · SpringMonth summary
Granada weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°C – 31°C
🌧 Rainy days
79% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Granada in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.0/10). January scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Granada in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Cultural sites less crowded than peak season — more enjoyable visits Spring marks the start of the good season in Granada. Temperatures rise (31°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 79% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (8.4/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 24°C | 30°C | 19% | 0.5 | 11.1h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ February | 24°C | 31°C | 17% | 0.5 | 11.6h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ March | 24°C | 32°C | 14% | 0.5 | 11.9h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 25°C | 33°C | 29% | 1.6 | 11.9h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ May | 25°C | 31°C | 79% | 9.0 | 11.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 25°C | 30°C | 93% | 11.1 | 10.3h | 6.6/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 25°C | 30°C | 85% | 6.2 | 11.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 25°C | 30°C | 88% | 8.0 | 11.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 25°C | 30°C | 95% | 10.9 | 10.9h | 6.8/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 24°C | 30°C | 94% | 14.1 | 10.3h | 6.2/10 |
| ⛅ November | 25°C | 29°C | 69% | 6.1 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 24°C | 30°C | 36% | 1.3 | 11.0h | 7.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Granada averages 31°C, 79% rainy days and 11.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
May vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -60%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Granada in May
Is May a good time to visit Granada?
May is an acceptable time for Granada (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (8.4/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Granada in May?
Yes, 79% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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