The last Moorish stronghold in Spain, Granada fell to the Catholic monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella in 1492 — the same year Columbus sailed for the Americas. The Alhambra palace, perched above the city against the snow-capped Sierra Nevada, is considered the finest example of Moorish architecture in Europe. The old Albaicin quarter, with its winding streets and carmenes, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Nights sit around 14°C and afternoons around 31°C, though some days reach 36°C.
Granada has real seasons: summer afternoons sit around 36°C, winter ones around 16°C.
Some summer days reach 41°C, and some winter nights drop below freezing.
Most of the rain falls in winter, least in summer. In November it rains about 5 days in 30; in July, 0.
Wind is rarely an issue; most months sit between calm and a light breeze. Air quality is worth watching: July averages an AQI of 52, while May clears to 34.
Days stretch to about 14.5 hours of light in June and shrink to 9.5 in December — something to weigh if you work to a fixed timezone.
For what you're after, the best months in Granada are June – September. Expect fast internet (340 Mbps) and a moderate cost of living (about €1200 a month).
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