UNESCO World Heritage Site in Spain

Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin Travel Guide

Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

⛅ 71°F now🕔 12:22 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September

Summary

Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Spain. Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for Nasrid palaces in Granada.

Right now it is 71°F (22°C) in Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin with partly cloudy. It feels like 73°F. Today runs from 63°F to 80°F. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and March tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 96°F, while December is the coldest with lows near 39°F.

The closest major airport is Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD), about 229 mi away. Nearby highlights include Alhambra and Museo del Prado.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 80°F is 5.9°F above the 74°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 37°10′34″N 3°35′17.2″W (37.1761, -3.5881)

Weather in Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin right now

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71°F
Partly cloudy · feels like 73°F
Humidity58%
Wind1 mph NW
Gusts9 mph
UV index2.3 · Low
Cloud cover57%
Pressure935 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 25 mi
Air quality47 · Good
Sunrise8:10 AM
Sunset7:56 PM
Moon🌗 Last quarter · 68%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:22 PM, Oct 2 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 3

☁️ 80° / 62°

Overcast · 15% rain · wind 11 mph

Sunday, Oct 4

☁️ 77° / 61°

Overcast · 18% rain · wind 10 mph

Quick facts about Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin

TypeUNESCO World Heritage Site
CountrySpain
ContinentEurope
Coordinates37°10′34″N 3°35′17.2″W (37.1761, -3.5881)
UNESCO inscription1984
Known forNasrid palaces in Granada
Local time12:22 PM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August and September
ClimateMediterranean

Things to do in Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin.

Best time to visit Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin

Go in May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and March - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★☆☆
April★★★★☆
May★★★★★
June★★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★★
October★★★★☆
November★★★★☆
December★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and March - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Madrid Barajas AirportMAD229 miMadrid

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin?

Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Spain. Its coordinates are 37.1761, -3.5881. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin right now?

It is currently 71°F (22°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 58% and wind is 1 mph.

When is the best time to visit Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin?

May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and March are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin in?

Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin observes Europe/Madrid (UTC+02:00). The local time is 12:22 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin?

The closest airports are Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD), 229 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin?

Popular options include Alhambra and Museo del Prado.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 2, 2026 at 12:22 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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