Average Monthly Sunshine in Granada

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Granada receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Granada. Expect long, bright days with 290 hours in March and darker periods with just 152 hours in July. The total annual amount of sun is 2781 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Granada. While March receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.7 hours, July marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Granada’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Granada enjoys an average of 2781 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

October, Granada’s wettest month, receives 23 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 31°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Granada Precipitation page.