AI-generatedGranada at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,970 h
- Rain a year
- 450 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 689 m
Climate in Granada
Granada has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,970 hours of sunshine a year, Granada is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
08:2119:39
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 08:05–08:56 · evening 19:04–19:55
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:55–08:05 · evening 19:55–20:05
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Granada in October?
In October, Granada is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Granada.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min08:21 – 19:39
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 45 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Madrid
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %67 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %83 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Granada
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.0 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Granada, 62 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 6 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Granada
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Granada: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Granada has about 6 rainy days with 43 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Granada
How breezy and how cloudy Granada is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Granada typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 45 % of the sky over Granada: variable cloud, with about 7.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Granada
How often the day gets hot in Granada (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Granada has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Granada
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in July (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 48 | 12° | 2° | 5.6 h | 8 | 51 |
| FebruaryFeb | 62 | 13° | 3° | 6.3 h | 7 | 41 |
| MarchMar | 72 | 16° | 5° | 7.1 h | 9 | 59 |
| AprilApr | 89 | 19° | 7° | 8.2 h | 8 | 49 |
| MayMay | 95 | 23° | 11° | 9.5 h | 6 | 42 |
| JuneJun | 88 | 29° | 16° | 11.4 h | 3 | 13 |
| JulyJul | 62 | 33° | 19° | 12.0 h | 1 | 3 |
| AugustAug | 64 | 33° | 19° | 10.9 h | 2 | 8 |
| SeptemberSep | 97 | 27° | 15° | 8.6 h | 5 | 26 |
| OctoberOct | 88 | 22° | 11° | 7.0 h | 6 | 43 |
| NovemberNov | 67 | 15° | 6° | 5.6 h | 7 | 55 |
| DecemberDec | 52 | 13° | 3° | 5.2 h | 8 | 58 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
37.19° N, 3.61° W · 689 m · Europe/Madrid
Best time to visit Granada
The best time to visit Granada is from April to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from September to November. In July it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. The wettest month is March with 59 mm of precipitation.
Granada through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Granada in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 16–23 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Granada in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 29–33 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Granada in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 15–27 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Granada in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 12–13 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Granada for you.
Your best months: May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Granada
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Granada: score 97 against 88. In September, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. September has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 88 | 97better |
| Day high | 22° | 27° |
| Night low | 11° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 7.0 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 43 mm | 26 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul
Highs of 33 °C or more
Granada month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
48January12° · 6 h
In January, Granada is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Granada.
Granada in January62February13° · 6 h
In February, Granada is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Granada.
Granada in February72March16° · 7 h
In March, Granada is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Granada.
Granada in March89April19° · 8 h
In April, Granada is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Granada.
Granada in April95May23° · 10 h
In May, Granada is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Granada.
Granada in May88June29° · 11 h
In June, Granada is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Granada.
Granada in June62July33° · 12 h
In July, Granada is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Granada.
Granada in July64August33° · 11 h
In August, Granada is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 8 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Granada.
Granada in August97September27° · 9 h
In September, Granada is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 26 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Granada.
Granada in September88October22° · 7 h
In October, Granada is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Granada.
Granada in October67November15° · 6 h
In November, Granada is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Granada.
Granada in November52December13° · 5 h
In December, Granada is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Granada.
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Granada vs. Nerja
In October the holiday weather in Granada and Nerja is about equally good (score 88 vs. 85). During the day Nerja is 1 °C warmer than Granada.
| in October | Granada | Nerja |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 88 | 85 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 23° |
| Sea | – | 20° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 8 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Spain in October: the best places
In October, Granada ranks 8 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Alicante24°23°94
- 2Almería23°21°93
- 3Cartagena23°22°93
- 4Elche24°93
- 5Murcia26°92
- 6Córdoba26°90
- 7Seville26°89
- 8GranadaThis page22°88
Planning a trip to Granada
Weather for your travel dates
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Granada in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Granada has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 50).
- 84
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 94
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 63
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 11.3 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 88
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 50
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 25 min
- Distance
- 1,610 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Granada
When is the best time to visit Granada?
The best time to visit Granada is from April to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Granada?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Granada?
The wettest month is March with 59 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Granada get?
Granada gets around 2,970 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.0 hours a day; in December there are 5.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Granada in?
Granada uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Granada?
A nonstop flight from London to Granada takes about 2 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,610 km.
Which school holidays are best for Granada?
Granada has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 84, May half-term 94, Summer holidays 63, October half-term 88, Christmas holidays 50.
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