Season guide · Granada · Spain
Granada in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Warm September and October days with cool nights, autumn colours on the Alhambra hill and returning students. Expect highs up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F), with about 11 rainy days across September–November. October is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 5°C (41°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 11
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 29°C (84°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 2 | 12.4 h | 4/5 |
| October | 23°C (73°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 4 | 11.2 h | 4/5 |
| November | 17°C (63°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 5 | 10.1 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 23°C (73°F) against a yearly 23°C (73°F), and 11 of the year's roughly 42 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- November: Granada International Jazz Festival (usually November)
- November: Sierra Nevada ski season opens (usually late November or December)
Make the most of the weather
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
Palace · Alhambra hill
Alhambra and the Nasrid Palaces
Enter the Nasrid Palaces at your exact time slot; see the Alcazaba before and the Generalife after, and allow at least three hours in total.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Views
- Photo spot
- Kids
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Garden · Alhambra hill
Generalife
The Nasrid rulers' summer palace sits above the Alhambra among terraced gardens of cypress hedges, roses and pools.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Nature
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Viewpoint · Albaicín
Mirador de San Nicolás
For fewer crowds, try the Mirador de San Cristóbal higher up or the Mirador de la Vereda de Enmedio in Sacromonte.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
Neighbourhood · Sacromonte
Sacromonte and the Caves Museum
The cave houses of Sacromonte are carved into the hillside above the Darro valley, many whitewashed and fronted by prickly pears.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Views
- Off the beaten path
Day trips in autumn
- Guadix (About 1 hour by bus or train) — Guadix has one of Europe's largest communities of cave homes, with chimneys poking out of the hills, plus a striking cathedral and a Moorish fortress.
- Córdoba (About 1.5 hours by train) — The Mezquita-Catedral, a vast forest of striped horseshoe arches with a cathedral inside, the Jewish quarter and the Alcázar gardens make Córdoba Granada's natural partner on an Andalusian trip.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Granada?
Yes: October is among the best months. Warm September and October days with cool nights, autumn colours on the Alhambra hill and returning students.
+What is the weather like in Granada in autumn?
Highs of up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F), with about 11 rainy days over the season.