Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Granada
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Granada are May, October, April — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is March, April, May, September, October, November. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Granada (689 m elevation).
Month by month
Granada weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.5°C / 56°F | 6.2 | 50 | |
| February | 16.7°C / 62°F | 5 | 70 | Shoulder |
| March | 17.6°C / 64°F | 10.5 | 66 | |
| April | 20.6°C / 69°F | 7.2 | 83 | Best |
| May | 25.3°C / 78°F | 4.5 | 88 | Best |
| June | 29.8°C / 86°F | 3.2 | 70 | Shoulder |
| July | 35.9°C / 97°F | 0.2 | 36 | |
| August | 35.4°C / 96°F | 0.3 | 39 | |
| September | 28.7°C / 84°F | 3.2 | 77 | |
| October | 24.4°C / 76°F | 5.5 | 88 | Best |
| November | 18.1°C / 65°F | 5 | 78 | |
| December | 14.5°C / 58°F | 6.3 | 56 |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
What the seasons are actually like
Traveling to Granada month by month
Granada's comfort score peaks in May at 88.1, with an average high of 25.3°C and 4.5 wet days, ahead of October's 87.9 and April's 82.6. Summer is brutal: July averages 35.9°C, the hottest month, with comfort collapsing to just 35.7 — the lowest of the year outside a close second in August's 38.5. Both months are essentially rain-free. Winter (December–February) sees highs of 13.5–16.7°C and comfort scores of 50.2–70.4.
FAQ
Granada timing questions
What is the best month to visit Granada?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are May, October, and April, with May scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is March, April, May, September, October, and November, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Granada?
July, with an average daily high of 35.9°C (97°F).
What is the rainiest month in Granada?
March, averaging 10.5 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Granada?
February and June — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.
How hot does Granada get in summer?
July averages 35.9°C, the hottest month, with comfort collapsing to just 35.7 — the lowest of the year, with August close behind at 38.5. Both months are essentially rain-free.
What is Granada's single best month for weather?
May, with an average high of 25.3°C, 4.5 wet days, and a comfort score of 88.1 — the highest measured for any month.