Spain Granada Weather in January — Climate Guide
January in Granada is moderate
January is moderate for Granada.
Cold but Alhambra accessible without queue + Sierra Nevada skiing 30 min away. Hotels affordable.
Travel score
Granada January Weather Stats
Avg High
12°C
Avg Low
1°C
Rainy Days
6
40mm total
Sunshine
5h
Daily avg
Humidity
75%
moderate
UV Index
2
Low
Wind
8 km/h
Gusts 20
Sea Temp
0°C
no swimming
Crowds
Moderate
At attractions
January 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
-1°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
8 km/h
Max gust 20 km/h
Activities Recommended for January
January Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Sierra Nevada skiing
- Alhambra without queue
- Hotels affordable
- Cool for hiking
Cons
- 1-12°C cold
- Daylight 10h
- Some rain
January Events & Festivals
- Sierra Nevada ski peak
- Quiet shoulder for Alhambra
Granada in January — Full Picture
Cold but Alhambra accessible without queue + Sierra Nevada skiing 30 min away. Hotels affordable.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Cold winter. Warm coat + scarf + thermal layers.
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 January Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is January a good time to visit Granada?
Granada in January is moderate. Tourist crowds are moderate and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Granada in January?
Granada January averages a high of 12°C and a low of 1°C.
Does it rain much in Granada in January?
Granada January averages 40mm of rainfall over about 6 rainy days.
What should I wear in Granada in January?
Cold winter. Warm coat + scarf + thermal layers.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Granada in January?
Granada January sunrise is 08:00 and sunset is 18:00, with 10h of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Granada in January?
Granada January air quality (AQI) averages 45, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 16μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Granada in January?
In January, Granada is great for Alhambra, Sierra Nevada skiing, Albaicín walks.
Is January peak season in Granada?
Granada January crowds are moderate and prices are shoulder. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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Why you can trust weather guide
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.