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Cáceres weather & best time to visit

City break

Cáceres at a glance

Best time
Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct
Warmest month
Jul · 34°
Sunshine a year
3,030 h
Rain a year
556 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
441 m

Climate in Cáceres

Cáceres has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 3,030 hours of sunshine a year, Cáceres is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.6 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Cáceres

The best time to visit Cáceres is from March to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from October to November. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is October with 82 mm of precipitation.

Cáceres through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Cáceres in spring

Mar – May

89

Excellent

  • 18–25 °C by day
  • 8.7 h of sun a day
  • 24 rainy days in all

Cáceres in summer

Jun – Aug

64

Good

  • 30–34 °C by day
  • 12.0 h of sun a day
  • 5 rainy days in all

Cáceres in autumn

Sep – Nov

79

Good

  • 16–29 °C by day
  • 7.1 h of sun a day
  • 22 rainy days in all

Cáceres in winter

Dec – Feb

55

Fair

  • 12–14 °C by day
  • 5.3 h of sun a day
  • 24 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Mar – May, Oct – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Jul – Aug

Highs of 33 °C or more

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Cáceres for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

84

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: March – June, September – October

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 13°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 20°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 19°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 16°

08:3419:48

Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 08:17–09:10 · evening 19:12–20:05
Blue hour
Morning 08:07–08:17 · evening 20:05–20:15

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Cáceres compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 25° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The days get 1.2 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high25°19°
Night-time low14°10°
Daylight11.8 h10.6 h

What is the weather like in Cáceres in October?

In October, Cáceres is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 82 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Cáceres.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 14 min08:34 – 19:48
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
49 %on averageAll months
Hot days
2 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %65 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %69 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Cáceres

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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May has the better holiday weather in Cáceres: score 94 against 84. In May, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. May has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in May.

October vs May, Cáceres
MonthOctoberMay
Holiday weather score8494better
Daytime high23°25°
Night-time low12°12°
Sunshine6.9 h10.0 hbetter
Rainy days87better
Rainfall82 mm40 mmbetter

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Cáceres month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

48January12° · 5.0 h

In January, Cáceres is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Cáceres.

Cáceres in January
68February14° · 6.6 h

In February, Cáceres is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Cáceres.

Cáceres in February
84March18° · 7.5 h

In March, Cáceres is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Cáceres.

Cáceres in March
88April20° · 8.7 h

In April, Cáceres is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Cáceres.

Cáceres in April
94May25° · 10.0 h

In May, Cáceres is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Cáceres.

Cáceres in May
79June30° · 11.8 h

In June, Cáceres is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 11.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Cáceres.

Cáceres in June
56July34° · 12.6 h

In July, Cáceres is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 12.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Cáceres.

Cáceres in July
58August34° · 11.6 h

In August, Cáceres is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Cáceres.

Cáceres in August
86September29° · 9.1 h

In September, Cáceres is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 36 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Cáceres.

Cáceres in September
84October23° · 6.9 h

In October, Cáceres is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 82 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Cáceres.

Cáceres in October
68November16° · 5.4 h

In November, Cáceres is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Cáceres.

Cáceres in November
49December13° · 4.4 h

In December, Cáceres is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 72 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Cáceres.

Cáceres in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Cáceres

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°

CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (4°), the warmest in August (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 23°Night 12°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan4812°4°5.0 h961
FebruaryFeb6814°4°6.6 h747
MarchMar8418°7°7.5 h966
AprilApr8820°9°8.7 h959
MayMay9425°12°10.0 h740
JuneJun7930°16°11.8 h315
JulyJul5634°19°12.6 h14
AugustAug5834°19°11.6 h16
SeptemberSep8629°16°9.1 h536
OctoberOct8423°12°6.9 h882
NovemberNov6816°7°5.4 h970
DecemberDec4913°5°4.4 h872

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

39.48° N, 6.37° W · 441 m · Europe/Madrid

Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Cáceres

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
3,030 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 12.6 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.4 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.9 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 62 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.9 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Cáceres, 62 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain

Rain in Cáceres: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
556 mm on 76 days
Wettest month
Oct · 82 mm
Driest month
Jul · 4 mm
OctoberRainy days 8Rainfall 82 mm

In October, Cáceres has about 8 rainy days with 82 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Cáceres

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 30 min
Fair skin
about 40 min
Light brown skin
about 55 min
Olive skin
about 70 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Cáceres

How breezy and how cloudy Cáceres is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
15 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 16 km/h
Calmest month
Sep · 13 km/h
OctoberWind 14 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Cáceres typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
42 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 13 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 55 %
OctoberCloud cover 49 %Sunshine 6.9 h

In October, cloud covers on average 49 % of the sky over Cáceres: variable cloud, with about 6.9 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Cáceres

How often the day gets hot in Cáceres (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
88 days
Hottest month
Jul · 34 °C
Hot months
Jun – Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 2Daytime high 23 °C

In October, Cáceres has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Planning a trip to Cáceres

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Cáceres in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Cáceres has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 49).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    87

    Excellent

    • 19 °C by day
    • 8.3 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    91

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 26 °C by day
    • 10.4 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    57

    Fair

    • 34 °C by day
    • 12.0 h of sun a day
    • 1 rainy day a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • October half-term

    Oct

    84

    Excellent

    • 23 °C by day
    • 6.9 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    49

    Fair

    • 13 °C by day
    • 4.7 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h 10 min
Distance
1,410 km
Time zone
UTC+2
Jet lag
Hardly any (under 3 h)

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

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Cáceres vs Trujillo

In October the holiday weather in Cáceres and Trujillo is about equally good (score 84 vs 83). During the day Trujillo is 1 °C cooler than Cáceres.

Cáceres vs Trujillo, in October
in OctoberCáceresTrujillo
Holiday weather score8483
Daytime high23°22°
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days89
Best timeMar – Jun, Sep – OctMar – Jun, Sep – Oct

Through the year

OctoberCáceres 23°Trujillo 22°
CáceresTrujillo
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Ranking

Spain in October: the best places

In October, Cáceres ranks 13 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Córdoba26°90
  2. 2Seville26°89
  3. 3Toledo23°87
  4. 4Mérida25°86
  5. 5Ciudad Real22°86
  6. 6Aranjuez23°86
  7. 7Madrid20°86
  8. 8Arcos de la Frontera26°86
  9. 13CáceresThis page23°84
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Places with a climate like Cáceres

Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Cáceres's – good alternatives.

  1. 89 % similar86AranjuezSpain23°Best time: Mar – May, Sep – Oct
  2. 88 % similar87ToledoSpain23°Best time: Mar – May, Sep – Oct
  3. 87 % similar86Ciudad RealSpain22°Best time: Mar – May, Sep – Oct
  4. 87 % similar84Alcalá de HenaresSpain22°Best time: Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct

Frequently asked questions about Cáceres

When is the best time to visit Cáceres?

The best time to visit Cáceres is from March to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Cáceres?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.

When does it rain most in Cáceres?

The wettest month is October with 82 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 4 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Cáceres get?

Cáceres gets around 3,030 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.6 hours a day; in December there are 4.4 hours a day.

What time zone is Cáceres in?

Cáceres is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Cáceres?

A nonstop flight from London to Cáceres takes about 2 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,410 km.

Which school holidays are best for Cáceres?

Cáceres has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 49). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 87, May half-term 91, summer holidays 57, October half-term 84, Christmas holidays 49.