Best time to visit Granada
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Granada
19 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you.
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Alhambra Private Tour: Secrets of the Alhambra - 2
Granada: Alhambra Guided Tour including Nasrid Palaces - 3
Granada City Center and Albaicin Private Tour - 4
Private Alhambra Highlights Tour Including the Nasrid Palaces - 5
Alhambra Skip-the-line Private Tour including Nasrid Palaces - 6
Skip The Line Alhambra and Generalife Guided Tour - 7
Alhambra Complete: Ticket Skip-the-Line Nasrid Palace and Generalife with Guide - 8
Private Tour to The Alhambra with Nasrid Palaces in Granada - 9
Alhambra and Generalife Skip-the-Line Ticket with Guide - 10
Granada Tapas and Wine Small Group Tour - 11
Albaicin & Sacramonte Electric Bike Tour in Granada - 12
From Granada: Sierra Nevada Safari tour up to 2500 meters high - 13
Granada: Albaicin and Sacromonte Segway Tour - 14
Traditional Flamenco Show at Tablao Casa Ana - 15
Alhambra with Nazaries Palaces Private Tour - 16
Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces Ticket with Audioguide - 17
Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces Guided Tour with Tickets - 18
Alhambra Private Tour with Nasrid Palaces tickets - 19
Grenada: Flamenco Palace, the best show in the center
Last refreshed 2026-05-27.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Granada (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Granada's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4–14 | 11 | 7 | 99 | 14.1 | 59% | 10 | 193 | 2 | Quiet | 7 |
| Feb | 6–17 | 15 | 6 | 68 | 11.3 | 51% | 11 | 201 | 3 | Quiet | 8 |
| Mar | 7–18 | 16 | 13 | 142 | 10.9 | 53% | 14 | 221 | 5 | Quiet | 7 |
| Apr | 9–21 | 19 | 8 | 103 | 12.9 | 49% | 14 | 248 | 7 | Quiet | 9 |
| May | 13–25 | 24 | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 40% | 14 | 290 | 8 | Quiet | 9 |
| Jun | 17–30 | 29 | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 35% | 15 | 299 | 9 | Quiet | 8 |
| Jul | 21–36 | 35 | 0 | 2 | — | 23% | 16 | 315 | 10 | Quiet | 4 |
| Aug | 21–35 | 34 | 0 | 5 | — | 24% | 15 | 296 | 9 | Peak | 4 |
| Sep | 16–29 | 28 | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 38% | 14 | 254 | 7 | Peak | 9 |
| Oct | 13–24 | 23 | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 42% | 14 | 224 | 5 | Moderate | 9 |
| Nov | 8–18 | 17 | 7 | 77 | 11.0 | 54% | 10 | 194 | 3 | Peak | 8 |
| Dec | 5–15 | 13 | 7 | 107 | 15.3 | 58% | 10 | 181 | 2 | Busy | 7 |
UV Index in Granada by Month
UV index in Granada peaks at 10 (very high) in July, dropping to 2 (low) in December. June, July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
May
9/1013–25°C (feels 24°C) · 5 rain days (62h) · 290 sun hours · 40% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
October
9/1013–24°C (feels 23°C) · 6 rain days (66h) · 224 sun hours · 42% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
September
9/1016–29°C · 4 rain days (32h) · 254 sun hours · 38% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
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January
7/104–14°C (feels 11°C) · 7 rain days (99h) · 193 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
February
8/106–17°C (feels 15°C) · 6 rain days (68h) · 201 sun hours · 51% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
March
7/107–18°C (feels 16°C) · 13 rain days (142h) · 221 sun hours · 53% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
April
9/109–21°C (feels 19°C) · 8 rain days (103h) · 248 sun hours · 49% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
June
8/1017–30°C · 4 rain days (36h) · 299 sun hours · 35% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
July
4/1021–36°C (feels 35°C) · 0 rain days (2h) · 315 sun hours · 23% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (extreme)
August
4/1021–35°C (feels 34°C) · 0 rain days (5h) · 296 sun hours · 24% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 9 (very high)
November
8/108–18°C (feels 17°C) · 7 rain days (77h) · 194 sun hours · 54% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
December
7/105–15°C (feels 13°C) · 7 rain days (107h) · 181 sun hours · 58% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 2 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Granada
When is the best time to visit Granada?
May is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 13–25°C (5 rainy days). The top three months by score are May, October, September.
What is the worst time to visit Granada?
July is the lowest-scoring month (4/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 21–36°C (0 rainy days).
Is Granada too hot in summer?
2 months (July, August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Granada?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in April and peaks in November. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Granada have good weather but fewer tourists?
April (climate 9/10, crowd index 0) and May (climate 9/10, crowd index 3) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Granada by month?
UV peaks at 10 (very high) in July and is lowest in December at 2 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 2, Feb 3, Mar 5, Apr 7, May 8, Jun 9, Jul 10, Aug 9, Sep 7, Oct 5, Nov 3, Dec 2. June, July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Granada in July?
July is the peak UV month in Granada, with a daily-peak UV index of 10 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Granada on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 10 (very high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 11 (extreme) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: March, April, May, June, July, September, October. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Granada bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 2 months: July, August. The worst month is August with a typical-day mean of 10 µg/m³ (fair); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 16 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.