Month guide · Granada · Spain
Granada in May
What May is really like in Granada: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
May is one of the best months to visit Granada. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 14.1 hours of daylight. Warm and flowering, with gardens at their best; one of the most enjoyable months to visit.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 14.1 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in May
May is the 5th-warmest month in Granada: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with April (20°C (68°F)), May is warmer; by June highs climb to around 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 07:06
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 21:15
- Daylight
- About 14.1 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, May rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: May is one of the pricier months.
Events in May
- Día de la Cruz — flower-covered crosses in squares and patios (3 May)
- Feria del Corpus — the city's main fair (late May or June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in May
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 24°C, lows near 10°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Granada?
One of the best months to visit Granada, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are April and October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Granada?
It is one of the best months to visit Granada. Warm and flowering, with gardens at their best; one of the most enjoyable months to visit.
+How warm is Granada in May?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Granada in May?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.