Month guide · Granada · Spain
Granada in August
What August is really like in Granada: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 34°C (93°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 13.6 hours of daylight. Extreme heat by day; many locals leave and some bars close for holidays.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 34°C (93°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 13.6 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Granada: days average 34°C (93°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with July (34°C (93°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 07:31
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 21:07
- Daylight
- About 13.6 hours
Summer (June–August). Hot and dry, with June concerts in the Alhambra but very hot afternoons in July and August; visit early and late.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 3 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in April). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Granada, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Albaicín
El Bañuelo
On the Carrera del Darro, these 11th-century Arab baths are among the best preserved in Spain, with horseshoe arches on reused columns and star-shaped skylights in the vaulted ceilings that throw shafts of light across the rooms.
- Time needed
- 20–30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
Historic site · Centro
Corral del Carbón
It is two minutes from the cathedral; slip in on your way between the Alcaicería and Calle Reyes Católicos.
- Time needed
- 15–20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
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Museum · Parque García Lorca
Huerta de San Vicente
The summer house of Federico García Lorca's family, where the poet wrote several of his best-known works, preserves his desk, piano and family furniture.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Off the beaten path
Garden · Alhambra hill
Carmen de los Mártires
Visit after the Alhambra on the way down to Realejo for tapas.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
- Couples
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 34°C, lows near 17°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Granada?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, April–May and October are better overall. Compare every month.
Granada in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Granada?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Extreme heat by day; many locals leave and some bars close for holidays.
+How warm is Granada in August?
Average highs are around 34°C (93°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Granada in August?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.