Granada weather in December
Granada in December averages 8°C (46°F), 51 mm of rain and 5.1 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Granada, December is the second coldest, the second wettest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 8°C (46°F)
1–14°C · 35–58°F
- Rainfall
- 51 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 5.1 h
hours per day
What is Granada like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Granada in December?
A light rain jacket
About 51 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 1°C (35°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Granada is 2.9°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 11°C (51°F).
December in Granada is 1°C warmer than January and 10 mm wetter than it, which averages 7°C (44°F).
Daylight in Granada in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 9 hours 37 minutes in Granada, rising about 08:21 and setting about 17:58 local time.
No month in Granada has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Granada
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Granada
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Granada weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
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| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 44°F | 41 mm |
| February | 9°C / 47°F | 36 mm |
| March | 12°C / 53°F | 41 mm |
| April | 14°C / 57°F | 37 mm |
| May | 18°C / 64°F | 30 mm |
| June | 23°C / 73°F | 8 mm |
| July | 26°C / 79°F | 0 mm |
| August | 26°C / 78°F | 3 mm |
| September | 21°C / 70°F | 26 mm |
| October | 16°C / 62°F | 42 mm |
| November | 11°C / 51°F | 53 mm |
| December | 8°C / 46°F | 51 mm |
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FAQs about Granada in December
December climate averages for Granada, 1991–2020.
Granada averages 8°C (46°F) in December, ranging from about 1°C (35°F) at night to 14°C (58°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 51 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. December averages 8°C (46°F) against 7°C (44°F) in January — 1°C warmer.
December is 2.9°C cooler than November, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 5.1 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 37 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Granada.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 08:21 and sunset about 17:58 local time. Both shift across the month.
