Season guide · Granada · Spain
Granada in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Hot and dry, with June concerts in the Alhambra but very hot afternoons in July and August; visit early and late. Expect highs up to 34°C (93°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F), with about 2 rainy days across June–August.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 14°C (57°F) to 34°C (93°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 2
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 30°C (86°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 1 | 14.7 h | 4/5 |
| July | 34°C (93°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 0 | 14.5 h | 3/5 |
| August | 34°C (93°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 1 | 13.6 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 33°C (91°F) against a yearly 23°C (73°F), and 2 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 summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: International Festival of Music and Dance — concerts in Alhambra venues (usually June to July)
Make the most of the weather
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
Garden · Alhambra hill
Carmen de los Mártires
Visit after the Alhambra on the way down to Realejo for tapas.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
- Couples
- Kids
Palace · Alhambra hill
Alhambra and the Nasrid Palaces
The red-walled citadel on the Sabika hill holds the Nasrid Palaces, built mainly in the 14th century, with carved stucco, tiled walls and muqarnas ceilings around the Court of the Myrtles and the Court of the Lions with its fountain of twelve stone lions.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Views
- Photo spot
- Kids
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Garden · Alhambra hill
Generalife
Visit after the Nasrid Palaces to end in the gardens; late afternoon light is softest.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Nature
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Day trips in summer
- The Alpujarras (About 2 hours by bus) — White villages of flat-roofed houses cling to the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada in the Poqueira gorge, with walking trails between them, rug-weaving workshops and Trevélez, famous for its cured ham.
- 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.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Granada?
It is a trade-off: Hot and dry, with June concerts in the Alhambra but very hot afternoons in July and August; visit early and late. The best months overall are April–May and October.
+What is the weather like in Granada in summer?
Highs of up to 34°C (93°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F), with about 2 rainy days over the season.