Granada · WinterMonth summary
Granada weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
75°F – 86°F
🌧 Rainy days
36% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Granada in December?
✅ 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: Favourable conditions in December (7.9/10). January scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Granada in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
Even in winter, Granada enjoys 30°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 36% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (8.4/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 75°F | 86°F | 19% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ February | 75°F | 88°F | 17% | 0.0in | 11.6h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ March | 75°F | 90°F | 14% | 0.0in | 11.9h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 77°F | 91°F | 29% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ May | 77°F | 88°F | 79% | 0.4in | 11.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 77°F | 86°F | 93% | 0.4in | 10.3h | 6.6/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 77°F | 86°F | 85% | 0.2in | 11.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 77°F | 86°F | 88% | 0.3in | 11.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 77°F | 86°F | 95% | 0.4in | 10.9h | 6.8/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 75°F | 86°F | 94% | 0.6in | 10.3h | 6.2/10 |
| ⛅ November | 77°F | 84°F | 69% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 75°F | 86°F | 36% | 0.1in | 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 December, Granada averages 86°F, 36% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.9/10.
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Comparison
December vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -17%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Granada in December
Is December a good time to visit Granada?
December is an excellent time to visit Granada (score 7.9/10). With 86°F, 11.0h of sunshine and 36% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Granada in December?
With 86°F max and 11.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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