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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Granada.
Granada has a Mediterranean climate. Due to its location near the Sierra Nevada, which lies between the city and the sea, large temperature differences can occur between day and night. This is unusual for a city so close to the coast. Both in summer and winter, temperatures can drop significantly after dark. Winters in Granada are very cold by Spanish standards, and snowfall is a common occurrence.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Granada - and find the best time to visit.
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to moderate in Granada. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C (91°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 13°C (55°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 18°C (64°F) in July to 2°C (36°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Generally, Granada has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 523 mm (21 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Granada can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 65 mm (2.6 in) of precipitation over 14 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 4 mm (0.2 in) of precipitation spread across 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Granada Precipitation page.
Granada can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Granada.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 74%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 38%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
May, June, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather in Granada. In contrast, January tends to have less optimal conditions. Granada has a distinct dry season from June to September, with very warm summers and mild winters.
Daytime highs range from 13°C (55°F) in January to 33°C (91°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from 2°C (36°F) to 18°C (64°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 523 mm (21 in). December is the wettest month with 65 mm (2.6 in), while July is the driest with 4 mm (0.2 in).
Granada receives around 2,892 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 367 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 147 hours. Overall, Granada enjoys abundant sunshine.
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