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Granada in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Granada in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Granada, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Granada in January 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
If you plan to visit Granada in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +14°C during the day and approximately 11 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 10 rainy days in the month and around 58 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Granada;

Average weather

☀️
+14°C
Avg. max. temperature
-6°C
Min.
+22°C
Max.
58 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Granada has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Granada in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Granada for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +18°C during the day to a minimum of -3°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +13°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +18°C to +15°C.

Is Granada warm or cold in January?

Granada is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +14°C to +14°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +5°C to +4°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

January is the coldest month in Granada, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Granada in January

Granada weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+14°C+14°C+15°C
Min. temperature
-5°C-6°C-11°C
Max. temperature
+24°C+22°C+25°C
Rainfall
73 mm58 mm53 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
78%76%72%
Air pressure
1021 HPa1021 HPa1020 HPa
Sunny days
111110
Cloudy days
998
Rainy days
101010
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +14°C for average maximum temperature during the day. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 73 mm to 58 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 11 sunny days during the month.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in February as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Granada in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Granada is gradually increasing during January, going from 0 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Granada based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 26% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 31 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Granada wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 37% chance of precipitation and 81 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 7 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Granada based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 1 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Granada.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Granada?

This is the weather in Granada in January 2023:
1 January
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+18°C
2 January
☁️
+15°C
3 January
☀️
+18°C
4 January
☀️
+18°C
5 January
☀️
+16°C
6 January
☀️
+14°C
7 January
☀️
+15°C
8 January
🌧️
+13°C
9 January
☁️
+14°C
10 January
☀️
+16°C
11 January
☀️
+11°C
12 January
☀️
+17°C
13 January
☀️
+16°C
14 January
☀️
+17°C
15 January
☀️
+16°C
16 January
☁️
+11°C
17 January
🌧️
+13°C
18 January
🌧️
+8°C
19 January
☀️
+9°C
20 January
☀️
+10°C
21 January
☁️
+15°C
22 January
☀️
+10°C
23 January
☀️
+9°C
24 January
☀️
+10°C
25 January
☀️
+11°C
26 January
☀️
+9°C
27 January
☀️
+10°C
28 January
☀️
+10°C
29 January
☀️
+11°C
30 January
☀️
+12°C
31 January
☀️
+15°C
In January 2023 Granada had 24 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +13°C, with an absolute maximum of +18°C and a minimum of +8°C. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 22%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Granada climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Granada in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+21°C) and the highest in 2022 (+25°C). The driest year was 2005 with only 280 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1996 with 1137 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Granada in January:

Is January a good time to visit Granada?

It’s always a good time to visit Granada, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Granada in January?

January has mild temperatures in Granada. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Granada rainy in January?

Granada is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Granada in January?

The amount of sunny days in Granada during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Spain

Check out the weather for other cities in Spain.

Monthly weather in Granada

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Granada, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.