The month in detail
What to expect in December
In December, Granada sees 14°C during the day with 4.8h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (19% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
December ranks 11 out of 12 months in Granada. Compared to November: −3°C daytime, −0.7h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in December
UV index
3 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
3°
Daylight
9.5h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 25
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Is December the right month?
The best month in Granada is June (9.2/10), 4.8 pts higher than December.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Spain
🗣️LanguageSpanish
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 35°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 13°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMarch · 29%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location
Where is Granada ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
SpainTemperate oceanic climate with a 9.2 → 4.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
37.18°N · 3.60°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Granada?
June is the best month with 31.0°C highs, 17.0°C lows, 11.0h of sunshine and 7.0% rainy days. The months of June & September offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Granada get in June?
Granada averages 11.0 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.9/10.
What is the rainiest month in Granada?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Granada in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 17.0°C, while afternoon highs average 31.0°C.
Is Granada good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Granada scores 5.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 8.9/10.
When should you avoid Granada?
January is the most difficult month to visit Granada, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Granada in December?
The average UV index reaches 3 in December in Granada (moderate), with about 9.5h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.