Month guide · Granada · Spain
Granada in July
What July 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
July is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 34°C (93°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 14.5 hours of daylight. Very hot, often near 40°C in the afternoon; visit the Alhambra early or at night and rest at midday.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 34°C (93°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 14.5 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in July
July is the 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 0 of its 31 days. Compared with June (30°C (86°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 34°C (93°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 07:06
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 21:35
- Daylight
- About 14.5 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, July 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 July
July has no major recurring festival in Granada, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Neighbourhood · Albaicín
Albaicín
Walk up from Plaza Nueva via Calle Calderería Nueva and come down along the Carrera del Darro so the steepest part is uphill in the cooler morning.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Photo spot
- Architecture
Experience · Sacromonte
Flamenco in a Sacromonte cave
Granada's Roma community developed the zambra, a flamenco style performed in the cave houses of Sacromonte.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- After dark
- Couples
- Iconic
Neighbourhood · Sacromonte
Sacromonte and the Caves Museum
Walk up the Camino del Sacromonte from the Paseo de los Tristes and continue to the museum; it is hot and exposed at midday in summer.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Views
- Off the beaten path
Market · Centro
Alcaicería
Next to the cathedral, this maze of narrow lanes was the Moorish silk market; rebuilt after a fire in the 19th century, it is now lined with shops selling lamps, ceramics, textiles and taracea inlaid woodwork.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Free
- History
What to pack
For highs near 34°C, lows near 17°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July 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 July a good time to visit Granada?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Very hot, often near 40°C in the afternoon; visit the Alhambra early or at night and rest at midday.
+How warm is Granada in July?
Average highs are around 34°C (93°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Granada in July?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.