Granada, Spain

Granada in March

Spain Updated 2026-07-01

The Generalife gardens come into bloom and Alhambra availability tightens sharply from about the middle of the month.

Is March a good time to visit Granada?

March is a middling month in Granada — crowds around 56/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.

What’s on in March

  • Semana Santa (movable, late March or April)

Best days in March

Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.

Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat

Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.

Best hours in March

The daily rhythm, hour by hour.

Calmest 9AM
12AM6AM12PM6PM11PM

The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.

Weather in March

Typical highs, lows and wet days.

J 13°
F 15°
M 19°
A 21°
M 25° 10°
J 31° 14°
J 35° 17°
A 34° 17°
S 29° 14°
O 23° 10°
N 17°
D 14°
Average high Average low Wet days

How March compares

Every month in Granada, ranked by how calm it is.

Quieter alternatives

If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Granada.

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Frequently asked questions

Is March a good month to visit Granada?

March is a middling month in Granada — crowds around 56/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.

How crowded is Granada in March?

Granada sits at roughly 56/100 in March on our crowd scale, which is 2 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.

What is the weather like in Granada in March?

Expect highs around 19°C and lows near 4°C in March, with about 5 wet days across the month.

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