Granada
City in Spain
Granada is a city in southern Spain with a population of about 234,000. It is located 361 km from Madrid and draws visitors primarily to its historic sites, including the Alhambra, the Albaicín, and the Granada Cathedral.
What to see
The city features several notable sites. The Alhambra and the Albaicín are recognized as UNESCO sites. Visitors also frequent the Granada Cathedral.
When to go
The weather is warmest from June through September, with daily highs reaching between 27 °C and 32 °C and very little rain. July and August are the hottest months, averaging 32 °C. Winters are cooler, with January and December seeing daily highs of 12 °C and the most rainfall, reaching up to 97 mm in December.
Getting there
The nearest airport is F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport, located 16 km from the city. Travelers can also arrive via Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport, which is 97 km away.
Top sights in Granada
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is December, with about 97 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 21 | 16 | 12 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 71 | 66 | 56 | 67 | 50 | 26 | 4 | 7 | 36 | 59 | 86 | 97 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Granada (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.