Month guide · Granada, Spain
Granada in August: weather and what to expect
August highs in Granada are now 2.5°C warmer than in 1991-2000. In August, Granada averages highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C, with about 3 rainy days and 12 mm of rain. Highs are about the same as in July and 6°C warmer than in September. Crowds in Andalusia are at their peak.
Is August a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Granada in August yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Outdoor activity at middayAverage highs of 33°C
Daily highs through August
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs fall about 3°C over the month. Nights below 15°C in about 1 in 3.
August in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in August 2027
- 16 Aug Monday following Assumption DayAndalusia
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in August
Where is warm in August →| Place | High | Rain days | From Granada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mengíbar, Andalusia | 35°C | 1 | 89 km |
| Torreblascopedro, Andalusia | 34°C | 2 | 90 km |
| Ugíjar, Andalusia | 34°C | 5 | 55 km |
| Valenzuela, Andalusia | 34°C | 2 | 85 km |
| Higuera de Arjona, Andalusia | 34°C | 1 | 93 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer August. Distances are in a straight line.
How August is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandAugust highs are 2.5°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and August rainfall is about the same (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Granada in August
Is August a good time to visit Granada?
It is less suited to outdoor activity at midday (average highs of 33°C).
How warm is Granada in August?
Average highs are 33°C and lows 20°C. July averages 33°C and September 28°C.
Does it rain much in Granada in August?
About 3 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 12 mm in total over the month.
Is Granada busy in August?
In August 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Andalusia were the busiest month of the year, which we count as peak. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.
How long are the days in Granada in August?
About 13 h 38 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.
Sources
Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology