What to expect in Granada in January
January is a mixed month in Granada. You get 13° / 0°, but manageable crowds at the big attractions. Worth it for the right traveller.
Granada weather in January
Typical conditions in Granada during January, 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 | 0°C 32°F |
| Rainfall | Moderate 33/100 |
| Total rainfall | 42 mm1.6 in |
| Rainy days | 8 |
| Daylight | 9 h 54 min |
| How it feels | Cool |
Average highs sit around 13°C with lows near 0°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are Low for Granada — plenty of space at the main sights.
Prices & value
This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year.
What to pack
Layers you can shed: 13°C by day and about 0°C after dark is a two-jacket kind of month.
What it costs
This is one of the cheaper months to visit Granada. Flights and accommodation sit near their yearly floor, and you can usually book late without being punished for it. Compared with the most expensive month of the year, you are looking at roughly 52% 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 January 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 17° / 4° | Moderate | $$ | 59 |
| December | 13° / 2° | Moderate | $$ | 54 |
| January · This month | 13° / 0° | Low | $ | 60 |
| February | 15° / 2° | Moderate | $$ | 61 |
| March | 19° / 4° | Moderate | $$ | 56 |
These months score higher for Granada on the same blend of weather, crowds and price. Same destination, better odds.
Or go somewhere else in January
If the destination is negotiable but the month is not, these places are at their best in January.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated October 2026
