Month guide · Granada · Spain
Granada in April
What April is really like in Granada: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Granada. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 13.1 hours of daylight. Mild, green and busy; Semana Santa processions fill the streets, and the Alhambra sells out well ahead.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Granada: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with March (18°C (64°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 07:40
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 20:49
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
Spring (March–May). Mild, flowering and busy, with Semana Santa and the Día de la Cruz; book Alhambra tickets well ahead.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Semana Santa — Holy Week processions, including one climbing to Sacromonte (March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Zaidín
Parque de las Ciencias
A large interactive science museum with hands-on exhibits on the human body, physics and the environment, a planetarium, a tropical butterfly house and a birds of prey display, set in grounds with outdoor experiments and a viewing tower.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
Museum · Parque García Lorca
Huerta de San Vicente
Read a few Lorca poems beforehand; the house is small and the visit is short and personal.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Off the beaten path
Garden · Alhambra hill
Carmen de los Mártires
A 19th-century garden estate on the slope of the Alhambra hill above Realejo, with romantic terraces, ponds, statues and a small palace, plus views across the city and the Sierra Nevada.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
- Couples
- Kids
Street · Realejo
Realejo street art
Combine the murals with tapas in the bars around Campo del Príncipe.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 6°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Granada?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Granada?
It is one of the best months to visit Granada. Mild, green and busy; Semana Santa processions fill the streets, and the Alhambra sells out well ahead.
+How warm is Granada in April?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Granada in April?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.