January in Granada — the year's strongest window
Best window · 8/10January averages 27°C (81°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 22 sunny days and 11.4 hours of daylight to work with.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Granada at 8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
February in Granada — reliably good (3rd best month)
Good · 7.8/10February averages 28°C (83°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rain is a non-issue at 3 mm for the month, with about 26 sunny days and 11.6 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 7.8/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
March in Granada — reliably good (4th best month)
Good · 7.2/10March averages 30°C (86°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rain is a non-issue at 12 mm for the month, with about 30 sunny days and 11.9 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 7.2/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
April in Granada — reliably good (5th best month)
Good · 7.2/10April averages 31°C (87°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Expect 25 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 29 sunny days and 12.3 daylight hours.
It scores 7.2/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
May in Granada — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 2.7/10May averages 30°C (85°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
289 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 26 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 2.7/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Granada — 5.3 points higher on the same scale.
June in Granada — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3/10June averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 84%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
356 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 20 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Granada — 5 points higher on the same scale.
July in Granada — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.3/10July averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 84%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
206 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 19 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.3/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Granada — 4.7 points higher on the same scale.
August in Granada — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 4.1/10August averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
At 142 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 22 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 4.1/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Granada — 3.9 points higher on the same scale.
September in Granada — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3/10September averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
298 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 23 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Granada — 5 points higher on the same scale.
October in Granada — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.2/10October averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 85%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
237 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 22 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.2/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Granada — 4.8 points higher on the same scale.
November in Granada — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 2.9/10November averages 26°C (80°F) with humidity around 85%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
528 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 15 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 2.9/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Granada — 5.1 points higher on the same scale.
December in Granada — reliably good (2nd best month)
Good · 7.9/10December averages 26°C (79°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Expect 16 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 18 sunny days and 11.3 daylight hours.
It scores 7.9/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
