Granada · SummerMonth summary
Granada weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
21°C – 35°C
🌧 Rainy days
4% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Granada in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Granada in August: 35°C and 12.6h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Granada in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Hot weather — prioritise morning activities and air-conditioned spaces in the afternoon In the height of summer, Granada sees high temperatures (35°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain is virtually absent (4% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (8.8/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 3°C | 13°C | 24% | 1.8 | 8.7h | 6.4/10 |
| ⛅ February | 5°C | 16°C | 24% | 1.9 | 9.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 6°C | 16°C | 41% | 4.3 | 10.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 8°C | 20°C | 31% | 2.5 | 11.7h | 7.5/10 |
| ☀️ May | 12°C | 25°C | 20% | 1.4 | 12.8h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ June | 17°C | 31°C | 9% | 0.5 | 13.5h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ July | 21°C | 35°C | 3% | 0.1 | 13.1h | 7.5/10 |
| ☀️ August | 21°C | 35°C | 4% | 0.1 | 12.6h | 7.5/10 |
| ☀️ September | 16°C | 29°C | 12% | 0.7 | 11.3h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ October | 13°C | 25°C | 20% | 1.5 | 10.0h | 8.2/10 |
| ⛅ November | 7°C | 17°C | 26% | 2.5 | 9.0h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ December | 5°C | 14°C | 25% | 2.2 | 8.5h | 6.5/10 |
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 August, Granada averages 35°C, 4% rainy days and 12.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
August vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -4°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +5%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Granada in August
Is August a good time to visit Granada?
August is an excellent time to visit Granada (score 7.5/10). With 35°C, 12.6h of sunshine and 4% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Granada in August?
Temperatures reach 35°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 12.6h/day.
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