Granada in December
Cold, quiet and often brilliantly clear, with the ski resort half an hour up the road pulling weekend traffic away from the city.
Is December a good time to visit Granada?
December is one of the better months to visit Granada. Crowds sit around 46/100, with typical highs near 14°C.
Book things to do
Tours and tickets in Granada, from our booking partner.
What’s on in December
- Sierra Nevada ski season opens
- Christmas
Best days in December
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in December
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in December
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How December compares
Every month in Granada, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Granada.
Attraction guides in Granada
The best day and hour for each monument, and when it is calmest across the year, not only in December.
Frequently asked questions
Is December a good month to visit Granada?
December is one of the better months to visit Granada. Crowds sit around 46/100, with typical highs near 14°C.
How crowded is Granada in December?
Granada sits at roughly 46/100 in December on our crowd scale, which is 12 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Granada in December?
Expect highs around 14°C and lows near 2°C in December, with about 7 wet days across the month.