What to expect in Granada in December
December is a mixed month in Granada. You get 13° / 2°, but manageable crowds at the big attractions. Worth it for the right traveller.
Granada weather in December
Typical conditions in Granada during December, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.
| Average high | 13°C 55°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 2°C 36°F |
| Rainfall | Moderate 40/100 |
| Total rainfall | 57 mm2.2 in |
| Rainy days | 10 |
| Daylight | 9 h 38 min |
| How it feels | Cool |
Average highs sit around 13°C with lows near 2°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are Moderate for Granada — manageable crowds at the big attractions.
Prices & value
This month counts as shoulder season: prices close to the yearly average.
What to pack
Layers you can shed: 13°C by day and about 2°C after dark is a two-jacket kind of month.
What it costs
Costs in December sit around the yearly average for Granada — neither a bargain nor a squeeze. Booking a few weeks out is usually enough. Compared with the most expensive month of the year, you are looking at roughly 41% less.
Who this month suits
- Anyone travelling on a budget
- People who would rather have space than perfect conditions
- Visitors who want to catch a festival
Events & what’s on
Look out for Sierra Nevada Ski Season while you’re there.
- Sierra Nevada Ski Season — Thanks to its altitude, the ski resort above the city can stay open from late November until early May.
Granada in December compared with nearby months
If your dates are flexible by a few weeks, this is what shifting them actually buys you.
| Month | Temp | Crowds | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 23° / 9° | High | $$ | 55 |
| November | 17° / 4° | Moderate | $$ | 59 |
| December · This month | 13° / 2° | Moderate | $$ | 54 |
| January | 13° / 0° | Low | $ | 60 |
| February | 15° / 2° | Moderate | $$ | 61 |
These months score higher for Granada on the same blend of weather, crowds and price. Same destination, better odds.
Or go somewhere else in December
If the destination is negotiable but the month is not, these places are at their best in December.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated October 2026
