Attraction in Spain

Alhambra Travel Guide

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

🌙 63°F now🕔 10:59 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September

Active alerts for Alhambra

⚠️Sun, Aug 30: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 31: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Summary

Alhambra is a tourist attraction in Spain. Alhambra is a landmark known for a Moorish palace and fortress in Granada.

Right now it is 63°F (17°C) in Alhambra with clear. It feels like 61°F. Today runs from 63°F to 90°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Alhambra 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, Generalife and Albayzin and Museo del Prado.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 90°F is 5.6°F below the 96°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Alhambra today at 10/10. 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

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 right now

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63°F
Clear · feels like 61°F
Humidity65%
Wind6 mph E
Gusts10 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover0%
Pressure927 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 25 mi
Air quality36 · Good
Sunrise7:36 AM
Sunset8:57 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 66%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:59 PM, Aug 22 local time.

⚠️Sun, Aug 30: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 31: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

🌤️ 90° / 63°

Mainly clear · 0% rain · wind 11 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

☀️ 90° / 62°

Clear sky · 0% rain · wind 13 mph

Quick facts about Alhambra

TypeAttraction
CountrySpain
ContinentEurope
Coordinates37°10′34″N 3°35′17.2″W (37.1761, -3.5881)
Known fora Moorish palace and fortress in Granada
Local time10:59 PM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August and September
ClimateMediterranean

Things to do in Alhambra

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Alhambra.

Best time to visit Alhambra

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★★☆☆☆
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June★★★★★
July★★★★★
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September★★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★★
December★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • 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

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Madrid Barajas AirportMAD229 miMadrid

Explore Alhambra

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Alhambra?

Alhambra is a tourist attraction in Spain. Its coordinates are 37.1761, -3.5881. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Alhambra right now?

It is currently 63°F (17°C) with clear. Humidity is 65% and wind is 6 mph.

When is the best time to visit Alhambra?

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

What time zone is Alhambra in?

Alhambra observes Europe/Madrid (UTC+02:00). The local time is 10:59 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Alhambra?

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

What are the top things to do in Alhambra?

Popular options include Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin and Museo del Prado.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - 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 August 22, 2026 at 10:59 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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