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Best time to visit Granada

A colorful colonial lake town, lava at Masaya volcano

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Highest-rated months
January, February, December
Other good months
March
Less favorable months
May, June, August, September, October

Editorial seasonal ratings describe conditions for a trip. They are not safety ratings or weather forecasts.

This destination has its own seasonal assessment.

Travel advisory snapshot

US advisory level 3

Reconsider travel. Read the current official advisory, including regional risks, before making plans.

Snapshot checked 2026-10-13. Read current official guidance before booking. Seasonal suitability does not override a travel advisory.

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Weather by month

Monthly climate averages and seasonal ratings for Granada. Temperatures are shown in Celsius and Fahrenheit; rainfall is in millimetres.
MonthSeasonal ratingDaytime highNighttime lowRainfallSeasonal reasons
January 2027Best30.7°C / 87°F22.2°C / 72°F12 mmDry season
February 2027Best31.6°C / 89°F22.4°C / 72°F14 mmDry season
March 2027Good32.6°C / 91°F23°C / 73°F10 mmDry season, Scorching heat
April 2027OK33.2°C / 92°F24°C / 75°F22 mmDry season, Scorching heat
May 2027Not ideal32.4°C / 90°F24.6°C / 76°F185 mmRainy season
June 2027Not ideal30.6°C / 87°F23.4°C / 74°F268 mmRainy season
July 2027OK30.7°C / 87°F23.6°C / 74°F153 mmRainy season
August 2027Not ideal31°C / 88°F23.5°C / 74°F207 mmRainy season
September 2027Avoid30.8°C / 87°F23.2°C / 74°F269 mmRainy season
October 2026Avoid30.4°C / 87°F23.3°C / 74°F301 mmRainy season
November 2026OK30.1°C / 86°F22.6°C / 73°F72 mmRainy season
December 2026Best30.6°C / 87°F22°C / 72°F15 mmDry season

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Long-term averages, not a forecast. Temperature and rainfall: 1991–2020; humidity and cloud: 2001–2020; sea temperature: 1991–2020. Climate snapshot prepared 2026-10-04.

Event adjustments refer to the next occurrence of each month as of 2026-10-14; the year is shown in the table.

Local food and lodging costs

National price level: 39, with the United States at 100. Reference year: 2025. This is a relative food and lodging indicator, not a trip budget; flights are excluded.

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When is the best time to visit Granada?

The highest seasonal ratings in this assessment are in January, February, December. Compare the monthly reasons and climate below before choosing your dates. Reconsider travel. Read the current official advisory, including regional risks, before making plans.

Do good seasonal ratings mean it is safe to travel?

No. Seasonal ratings describe timing, weather and experiences. Check current official travel advisories, entry requirements and local conditions before booking.

Sources and limits

This tool uses stored snapshots and is not updated in real time. Climate averages are not forecasts, and seasonal ratings are not safety assessments. Information may be incomplete or out of date. Before booking, check current official travel advisories, entry requirements, weather forecasts and local conditions.

TerraClimate · NASA POWER · NOAA OISST · Copernicus DEM GLO-90 (2021)

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