Granada, Spain Climate & Monthly Averages
Granada has a Mediterranean climate. July is the hottest month, averaging 96° by day; January is the coldest at 55°.
Sunshine is a defining feature of Granada's climate
Granada runs on a dry-summer rhythm: the warmest months are also the driest. July averages 4 mm (0.2 in) while the wet season peaks in March at 4.5 inches (115 mm). Highs range from 55°F (13°C) to 96°F (35°C).
How sun, temperature and rain fit together
At its warmest, in July, Granada runs to 96°F (35°C) in the afternoon and back to 70°F (21°C) by dawn. January sits at the other end of the year: 55°F (13°C) by day, 38°F (3°C) at night. The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 108°F (42°C) and bottoms at 22°F (-6°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records.
July is the brightest month at 13.6 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 10.7 - sunnier than roughly 88% of the cities we track.
Snow falls on roughly 4 days a year, mostly January through February. Relative humidity averages 55% across the year, drier than all but 10% of the 3496 cities in our dataset.
More climate facts for Granada
- Hottest month: July - highs near 96°F (35°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 55°F (13°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 108°F (42°C) high · 22°F (-6°C) low
- Wettest month: March (12 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.6 h sun/day)
- Climate type: Mediterranean
- Annual swing: 21°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 12°C
- Snow: about 4 days a year
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 3
- Average humidity: 55%
The most comfortable sunny-weather window
Best time to visit Granada
Aim for September to November and May if you get the choice: the dry season is running but the afternoons are still bearable, and highs average 75°F (24°C) against roughly 6 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in September.
What to pack
Pack for Granada with lightweight, breathable clothing and serious sun protection, a warm jacket and layers for the cooler season and rain gear if you travel around March. Even in July, lows of 70°F (21°C) make an extra layer worth the space.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55° | 38° | 7 | 2.0 in | 8.3 h/day | 9.9 h | 24% | 66% |
| February | 59° | 40° | 7 | 2.2 in | 9.4 h/day | 10.8 h | 25% | 65% |
| March | 62° | 42° | 12 | 4.5 in | 9.7 h/day | 11.9 h | 37% | 64% |
| April | 68° | 47° | 9 | 2.7 in | 11.1 h/day | 13.1 h | 29% | 61% |
| May | 77° | 54° | 6 | 1.5 in | 12.7 h/day | 14.1 h | 20% | 52% |
| June | 86° | 62° | 3 | 0.7 in | 13.5 h/day | 14.7 h | 11% | 45% |
| July | 96° | 70° | 2 | 0.2 in | 13.6 h/day | 14.5 h | 5% | 34% |
| August | 94° | 69° | 2 | 0.3 in | 12.7 h/day | 13.6 h | 8% | 37% |
| September | 83° | 62° | 4 | 0.9 in | 11.4 h/day | 12.4 h | 14% | 50% |
| October | 75° | 55° | 7 | 1.9 in | 9.7 h/day | 11.2 h | 21% | 55% |
| November | 63° | 45° | 8 | 2.8 in | 8.5 h/day | 10.1 h | 26% | 64% |
| December | 59° | 41° | 6 | 2.4 in | 8.0 h/day | 9.6 h | 21% | 66% |
Granada month by month
Each card shows the average high and low. The bar places that month between Granada's coldest night and warmest afternoon.
January
- Rain
- 7 days
- Sunshine
- 8.3 h
- Daylight
- 9.9 h
- Snow
- 1 day
February
- Rain
- 7 days
- Sunshine
- 9.4 h
- Daylight
- 10.8 h
- Snow
- 1 day
March
- Rain
- 12 days
- Sunshine
- 9.7 h
- Daylight
- 11.9 h
April
- Rain
- 9 days
- Sunshine
- 11.1 h
- Daylight
- 13.1 h
May
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 12.7 h
- Daylight
- 14.1 h
June
- Rain
- 3 days
- Sunshine
- 13.5 h
- Daylight
- 14.7 h
July
- Rain
- 2 days
- Sunshine
- 13.6 h
- Daylight
- 14.5 h
August
- Rain
- 2 days
- Sunshine
- 12.7 h
- Daylight
- 13.6 h
September
- Rain
- 4 days
- Sunshine
- 11.4 h
- Daylight
- 12.4 h
October
- Rain
- 7 days
- Sunshine
- 9.7 h
- Daylight
- 11.2 h
November
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 8.5 h
- Daylight
- 10.1 h
December
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 8.0 h
- Daylight
- 9.6 h
Looking for warmer alternatives? Browse warm places by month, or compare Granada's coolest part of the year: January, December, February.
Seasonal weather under Granada's sunnier skies
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Granada brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 69°F (21°C) and nights around 48°F (9°C); expect showers on roughly 26 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 11.2 hours of sun a day.
Summer (June through August)
Through summer, Granada brings serious heat: 92°F (33°C) by day, 67°F (19°C) after dark, and precipitation is sparse, near 1.1 inches (27 mm) for the season. Daylight is generous - around 13.3 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Through fall, Granada settles into easy warmth: 74°F (23°C) by day, 54°F (12°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 18 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Through winter, Granada stays on the cool side of mild: 58°F (14°C) by day, 40°F (4°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 21 days across the season, plus about 3 snowy days.
How unusual is Granada?
- Afternoons run 12°C above the following night - a bigger day-to-night gap than 88% of the 3496 cities we track.
These comparisons use the same ten-year window for every city in the dataset.
Granada temperature extremes in the 2015–2024 dataset
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need another precipitation unit? Use the rainfall converter.