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Granada

Granada, Alhambra and the Albaicín — Spain's last Moorish city, free tapas and Sierra Nevada 30 min away.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 37.18°N 3.6°W
June & SeptemberBest months
88°FOptimal temperature
9%Rainy days

When to visit Granada?

🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
63°F–88°F in June
🌧 Least rain
9% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
January (24%)
📅 Best score
8.8/10

Best time by type of trip

🏰Alhambra & AlbaicínMarch–May or October — no scorching heat, perfect light.
🍽️Free TapasYear-round — unique tradition of free tapas with every drink.
🎸FlamencoYear-round — Sacromonte, flamenco caves and authentic shows.
⛷️Sierra Nevada SkiingDecember–April — Europe's southernmost ski resort, 45 min from the city.
👨‍👩‍👧FamilyApril–May — mild temperatures, accessible Alhambra, green Sierra.

Granada weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
⛅ January37°F55°F24%0.1in8.7h6.4/10
⛅ February41°F61°F24%0.1in9.5h7.1/10
🌦️ March43°F61°F41%0.2in10.6h7.0/10
🌤️ April46°F68°F31%0.1in11.7h7.5/10
☀️ May54°F77°F20%0.1in12.8h8.7/10
☀️ June63°F88°F9%0.0in13.5h8.8/10
☀️ July70°F95°F3%0.0in13.1h7.5/10
☀️ August70°F95°F4%0.0in12.6h7.5/10
☀️ September61°F84°F12%0.0in11.3h8.8/10
☀️ October55°F77°F20%0.1in10.0h8.2/10
⛅ November45°F63°F26%0.1in9.0h7.1/10
⛅ December41°F57°F25%0.1in8.5h6.5/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 20°F, 31% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 34°F, 5% rainy days, 13.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 24°F, 19% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable

Average 14°F, 24% rainy days, 8.9h sunshine/day. Score: 6.7/10.

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Frequently asked questions

June is ideal with 9% rainy days and 31°F. The months of June & September offer comparable conditions.
January is the wettest month with 24% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 31°F.
In winter, the average score is 6.7/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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