Month guide · Granada · Spain
Granada in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Granada. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 11.2 hours of daylight. Warm days and cool nights, ideal for walking the Albaicín; the Alhambra is busy again.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Granada: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with September (29°C (84°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 08:22
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 19:38
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
Autumn (September–November). Warm September and October days with cool nights, autumn colours on the Alhambra hill and returning students.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: October is one of the pricier months.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Granada, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Palace · Alhambra hill
Palace of Charles V
Stand in the centre of the circular courtyard and speak; the acoustics are remarkable.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Free
- Rainy day
Religious site · Centro
Granada Cathedral
Begun in the 1520s on the site of the city's main mosque, the cathedral is one of the great Renaissance churches of Spain, with a bright white interior, a gilded main chapel and a baroque façade designed by the Granada-born artist Alonso Cano.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Rainy day
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Religious site · Centro
Royal Chapel of Granada
Look down into the crypt to see the simple lead coffins beneath the elaborate tombs.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 9°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Granada?
One of the best months to visit Granada. The other best months are April–May. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Granada?
It is one of the best months to visit Granada. Warm days and cool nights, ideal for walking the Albaicín; the Alhambra is busy again.
+How warm is Granada in October?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Granada in October?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.