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Granada Weather in August

Granada in August

The short of it: Granada in August averages a high of 36 °C (96 °F) and a low of 18 °C (65 °F), with 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain and about 13 h 35 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 36° · low 18° · rain 4.0 mm · daylight 13 h 35 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: October & April

August in Granada brings afternoons near 36° and nights around 18°, with about 4.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 35 min in mid-August, 54 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and April.

Against its neighbours, Granada runs about middling and wetter than most in August. Maracena, 3 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

August in Granada, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus September
6° warmer
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 35 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MaracenaAndalusia3 km NW36°19°3.0 mm
ArmillaAndalusia5 km SSW36°18°4.0 mm
PeligrosAndalusia5 km NNW36°18°4.0 mm
Huétor VegaAndalusia6 km SE35°18°4.0 mm
Churriana de la VegaAndalusia6 km SW36°18°4.0 mm
AlboloteAndalusia6 km NW36°18°4.0 mm
Cúllar-VegaAndalusia7 km SW36°18°3.0 mm
Cenes de la VegaAndalusia7 km ESE34°17°5.0 mm

The Almanac · Granada Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Granada by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January14°3°41 mm11 km/h9 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
February16°4°37 mm12 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
March19°6°46 mm13 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
April22°8°41 mm13 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
May26°12°30 mm12 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
June32°16°10 mm12 km/h14 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
July36°19°1.0 mm12 km/h14 h 29 min✦✦✦
August36°18°4.0 mm10 km/h13 h 35 min✦✦✦
September30°15°21 mm10 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
October24°11°44 mm10 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
November18°6°51 mm11 km/h10 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
December15°4°52 mm11 km/h9 h 37 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Granada in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Granada in August?

Days average 36 °C (96 °F) and nights 18 °C (65 °F), with about 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Granada?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are October and April.

How long are the days in Granada in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 35 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 37 min in December to 14 h 42 min in June.

Does it snow in Granada in August?

Hardly — August nights average 18 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Granada in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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