Best Time to Visit Granada, Granada, Nicaragua
Granada is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Granada for sunny, dry weather is December–April — 5 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through July and November–April; the wetter half falls in May–June and August–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 25.8°C / 78.4°F in December to 28.3°C / 82.9°F in May, with rainfall from 6 mm / 0.2 in (February) to 296 mm / 11.7 in (September). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Granada, Granada, Nicaragua's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Granada's climate is broadly consistently warm. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.9°C78.6°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 26.4°C79.5°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 27.4°C81.3°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 28.1°C82.6°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 25.8°C78.4°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Granada?
The best time to visit Granada for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is May averaging 28.3°C / 82.9°F, and the driest is February with about 6 mm / 0.2 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Granada's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Granada?
The rainy season at Granada, Granada runs through May–June and August–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 149 mm / 5.9 in. The wettest single month is September (296 mm / 11.7 in).
What is the driest month in Granada?
The driest month in Granada is February, averaging about 6 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 26.4°C / 79.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Granada?
The least comfortable months for travel to Granada — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, September, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 296 mm / 11.7 in in September, and the coldest month averages 25.8°C / 78.4°F.
Is Granada climate different from Nicaragua overall?
Yes, usually. Our Granada figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Nicaragua figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Granada specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.