Month guide · Granada · Spain
Granada in January
What January 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
January is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 13°C (55°F), lows of 1°C (34°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 9.9 hours of daylight. Sunny, crisp days with near-freezing nights; snow on the Sierra Nevada and quieter Alhambra visits.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 13°C (55°F) / 1°C (34°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 9.9 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in January
January is the 11th-warmest month in Granada: days average 13°C (55°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 1°C (34°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 31 days. Compared with December (13°C (55°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs climb to around 15°C (59°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 08:27
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 18:20
- Daylight
- About 9.9 hours
Winter (December–February). Sunny days, frosty nights and snow on the Sierra Nevada; quieter Alhambra visits and skiing within an hour.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, January rates 2 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in April). That makes January one of the better-value months to book.
Events in January
- Día de la Toma — civic ceremony marking the events of 1492 (2 January)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
What to pack
For highs near 13°C, lows near 1°C and 5 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Granada?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–May and October are better overall. Compare every month.
Granada in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Granada?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Sunny, crisp days with near-freezing nights; snow on the Sierra Nevada and quieter Alhambra visits.
+How warm is Granada in January?
Average highs are around 13°C (55°F) and lows around 1°C (34°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Granada in January?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.