Granada month by month

The best time to visit Granada

For most travellers, the sweet spot in Granada is October · September · May: 23° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.

Climate through the year

Month	Temp	Crowds	Price	Verdict
January	13° / 0°	Low	$	Fair
February	15° / 2°	Moderate	$$	Fair
March	19° / 4°	Moderate	$$	Great
April	21° / 6°	High	$$$	Great
May	25° / 9°	High	$$$	Ideal
June	31° / 14°	High	$$	Great
July	35° / 16°	Moderate	$$	Fair
August	34° / 16°	Moderate	$$	Fair
September	29° / 13°	High	$$	Ideal
October	23° / 9°	High	$$	Ideal
November	17° / 4°	Moderate	$$	Fair
December	13° / 2°	Moderate	$$	Fair

Best months October September May March

The year in Granada

Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Granada.

Spring Ideal

Mar–May · highs around 22°C · Warm, sunny days and cool nights

Mar ·Apr ·May

Summer Great

Jun–Aug · highs around 33°C · Hot, dry days and music festival nights

Jun ·Jul ·Aug

Autumn Ideal

Sep–Nov · highs around 23°C · Heat eases, warm and mostly dry

Sep ·Oct ·Nov

Winter Fair

Dec–Feb · highs around 14°C · Cold, with the ski slopes open nearby

Dec ·Jan ·Feb

When to go, depending on what you want

Best weather

The months where climate comfort peaks, whatever else is happening.

September ·May

Best value

Still a good trip, at the lowest prices of the year.

January ·February

Fewest crowds

When you get the main sights closest to yourself.

January ·February

Biggest events

When the calendar gives you something the other months do not.

December ·January ·February

Practical basics

Region: Europe
Local currency: EUR
Hemisphere: Northern (summer in Jun–Aug)
Yearly range: 0° – 35°
Strongest months: October, September, May
Good for: city · culture · food · budget

Events in Granada

Dec–Jan–Feb–Mar–Apr Sierra Nevada Ski Season — Thanks to its altitude, the ski resort above the city can stay open from late November until early May.
Mar–Apr Semana Santa — Holy Week processions cross the city; the celebration is listed as a Festival of International Tourist Interest.
May–Jun Corpus Christi Fair — Granada's main festival lasts a full week, with casetas, fairground rides and concerts.
Jun–Jul International Festival of Music and Dance — Concerts and dance are staged in the palaces and gardens of the Alhambra in June and July.

Every month in Granada

A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.

Granada in January 13° · $ Fair Granada in February 15° · $$ Fair Granada in March 19° · $$ Great Granada in April 21° · $$$ Great Granada in May 25° · $$$ Ideal Granada in June 31° · $$ Great Granada in July 35° · $$ Fair Granada in August 34° · $$ Fair Granada in September 29° · $$ Ideal Granada in October 23° · $$ Ideal Granada in November 17° · $$ Fair Granada in December 13° · $$ Fair

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Granada?

What is the cheapest time to visit Granada?

January — This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year. Save 52%.

What is the weather like in Granada?

Average highs sit around 35°C with lows near 0°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.

Things to do in Granada