Spain Granada Weather in December — Climate Guide
December in Granada is moderate
December is moderate for Granada.
Christmas + NYE festive. Sierra Nevada ski opens (€45-55/day). Hotels surge for NYE.
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Granada December Weather Stats
Avg High
12°C
Avg Low
2°C
Rainy Days
7
50mm total
Sunshine
5h
Daily avg
Humidity
75%
moderate
UV Index
2
Low
Wind
8 km/h
Gusts 22
Sea Temp
0°C
no swimming
Crowds
Busy
At attractions
December Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
16 μg/m³
PM10
28 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
10°C
Nighttime
0°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
8 km/h
Max gust 22 km/h
Activities Recommended for December
December Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Christmas + NYE atmosphere
- Sierra Nevada skiing
- Alhambra without queue
Cons
- 2-12°C cold
- Hotels triple Christmas/NYE
- Daylight 9.5h
December Events & Festivals
- Christmas + New Year
- Sierra Nevada ski opens
Granada in December — Full Picture
Christmas + NYE festive. Sierra Nevada ski opens (€45-55/day). Hotels surge for NYE.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Cold winter. Warm coat + thermal layers + scarf.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
20.3°C
7.3°C
5.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
32°C
16.7°C
1.3/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
22°C
9.7°C
5.3/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
Current12.7°C
1.7°C
6/mo
Granada Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12° | 1° | 6d·40mm | 5h | 75% | 2 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 14° | 2° | 5d·35mm | 6h | 70% | 3 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 17° | 5° | 6d·40mm | 7h | 65% | 5 | Busy | Peak | |
| April (Best) | 20° | 7° | 6d·45mm | 8h | 60% | 7 | Very busy | Peak |
| May (Best) | 24° | 10° | 4d·35mm | 9h | 55% | 8 | Busy | Peak |
| June (Best) | 29° | 14° | 2d·15mm | 10h | 50% | 9 | Very busy | Peak |
| 34° | 18° | 1d·5mm | 11h | 45% | 10 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 33° | 18° | 1d·8mm | 11h | 50% | 10 | Very busy | Peak | |
| September (Best) | 28° | 14° | 3d·20mm | 9h | 60% | 7 | Very busy | Peak |
| 22° | 10° | 6d·50mm | 7h | 70% | 5 | Busy | Peak | |
| 16° | 5° | 7d·50mm | 5h | 75% | 3 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 12° | 2° | 7d·50mm | 5h | 75% | 2 | Busy | Peak |
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Granada December Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is December a good time to visit Granada?
Granada in December is moderate. Tourist crowds are busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.
What's the average temperature in Granada in December?
Granada December averages a high of 12°C and a low of 2°C.
Does it rain much in Granada in December?
Granada December averages 50mm of rainfall over about 7 rainy days.
What should I wear in Granada in December?
Cold winter. Warm coat + thermal layers + scarf.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Granada in December?
Granada December sunrise is 07:55 and sunset is 17:50, with 9h 55min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Granada in December?
Granada December air quality (AQI) averages 45, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 16μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Granada in December?
In December, Granada is great for Christmas markets Plaza Bib-Rambla, Sierra Nevada skiing, Alhambra.
Is December peak season in Granada?
Granada December crowds are busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.