Genil
The Genil is a river in the Andalusia region of Spain, also known as the gold river. It is approximately 358 km long and is one of the 102 most looked-up sights in Spain on this site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between June and August, when daily highs reach about 26 °C and rainfall is minimal, with July seeing almost no rain. In contrast, the winter months from November to January are colder, with lows reaching -4 °C and higher rainfall levels.
To reach the river, you can fly into F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport, which is 40 km away, or use Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport, located 114 km from the area. The river is 369 km from Madrid. While visiting, you can also see Sierra Nevada, which is 6.8 km away, or travel to the Alhambra, Granada Cathedral, and Albaicín, all located about 23 to 24 km from the river.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26 °C. The wettest is December, with about 115 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 15 | 10 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -3 | -1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 0 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 81 | 76 | 63 | 71 | 54 | 28 | 5 | 10 | 40 | 70 | 100 | 115 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
