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Cáceres in December

Weather, crowds, daylight and public holidays in Cáceres in December, with data from AEMET, INE and BOE.

Not a recommended month High 13 °C · 8.4 rainy days Hotel occupancy 41% Sun 08:39 to 18:03 3 public holidays
Verdict for December

December is not one of the recommended months for Cáceres

The months the guide recommends are May and September.

In December, the average high is 12.5 °C and the low 4.9 °C. It rains 8.4 days and there are 129 hours of sun (Cáceres, AEMET 1982-2010).

Compared with the recommended months, December has a lower average high (12.5 °C against 26.3 °C), more rainy days (8.4 against 5.0), fewer hours of sun (129 against 279), lower hotel occupancy (41% against 55%), and higher average hotel rates (€94 against €80).

Weather
High 12.5 °C · low 4.9 °C · 8.4 rainy days
Hotel occupancy
41% (yearly average: 49%)
Daylight
08:39 to 18:03 (9 h 24 min)
Public holidays
3
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Weather

The weather in Cáceres in December

AEMET climate normals (1982-2010) from the Cáceres station: averages over many years, not a forecast. The station may be far from the destination, so it is a reference rather than an exact measure.

December against the rest of the year

December against the rest of the year
DecemberRecommended months (average)Year (average)
Avg. high (°C)12.526.321.9
Rainy days (≥ 1 mm)8.45.05.3
Hours of sunshine129279244

In November, the average high is 15.9 °C with 8.1 rainy days; in January, 12.0 °C with 6.7 rainy days.

All 12 months

All 12 months
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg. high (°C)12.014.017.719.323.729.933.733.228.822.015.912.5
Avg. low (°C)3.74.76.78.311.516.018.818.716.011.97.54.9
Rainy days (≥ 1 mm)6.76.55.07.26.52.60.71.03.57.58.18.4
Hours of sunshine156175232247297336379348261205158129

AEMET climate normals at the Cáceres station, 1982-2010. Source: AEMET · Valores climatológicos normales ↗

Crowds and prices

Hotel occupancy and rates in Cáceres in December

Hotel occupancy by beds was 41% in December 2025. The yearly average was 49%; the busiest month was April (62%) and the quietest, January (32%).

The average daily rate (ADR) was €94 per occupied room per night in December 2025, against €83 for the year on average.

Occupancy and average rate for the 12 months of 2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Occupancy (%)324348625449475656544641
Average rate (€)817781958172808479918294

INE data for the Cáceres tourist point, hotels only. It is a statistical average of the hotels there, not a booking price.

Occupancy: INE, Hotel Occupancy Survey, occupancy by beds (hotels, 2025) ↗ · Average rate: INE, Hotel Industry Profitability Indicators, average daily rate (hotels, 2025) ↗

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Daylight

Sunrise and sunset in Cáceres in December

On 15 December the sun rises at 08:39 and sets at 18:03 (local time): 9 h 24 min of daylight.

For comparison: on 15 June there are 14 h 57 min of daylight and on 15 December, 9 h 24 min.

Astronomical calculation from the destination’s coordinates (NOAA solar equations). It can be off by a couple of minutes.

Public holidays

Public holidays in December 2026

Public holidays in the 2026 work calendar that apply to Cáceres (Extremadura):

  • Monday, December 7: Monday after Constitution Day (national)
  • Tuesday, December 8: Immaculate Conception (national)
  • Friday, December 25: Christmas Day (national)

Local holidays, up to two per municipality, are set by each town council and published in the regional or provincial official gazette: they are not included here.

Source: BOE, list of public holidays for 2026 ↗

What the guide says

Cáceres in December: what the guide says

The Cáceres guide does not list seasonal rules or events specific to December. Opening hours and bookings are in the full guide.

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Sources for this page

Weather: AEMET · Valores climatológicos normales, Cáceres station, 1982-2010. Occupancy: INE, Hotel Occupancy Survey, occupancy by beds (hotels, 2025). Average rate: INE, Hotel Industry Profitability Indicators, average daily rate (hotels, 2025). Public holidays: BOE, list of public holidays for 2026. Daylight: astronomical calculation from the destination’s coordinates. Opening hours, rules and events: the Cáceres guide and its sources.

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What you're probably wondering.

What is the weather like in Cáceres in December?+

The average high is 12.5 °C and the low 4.9 °C, with 8.4 rainy days and 129 hours of sun (AEMET, 1982-2010, Cáceres station). Compared with the recommended months, December has a lower average high (12.5 °C against 26.3 °C), more rainy days (8.4 against 5.0), fewer hours of sun (129 against 279), lower hotel occupancy (41% against 55%), and higher average hotel rates (€94 against €80).

Is Cáceres busy in December?+

Hotel occupancy by beds was 41% in December 2025, against 49% on average for the year. The busiest month was April (62%) and the quietest, January (32%). The average daily rate was €94 (yearly average: €83); it is an average across hotels, not a booking price. INE data for the Cáceres tourist point.

Is any day in December a public holiday in Cáceres?+

Yes. According to the 2026 work calendar: Monday, December 7, Monday after Constitution Day (national); Tuesday, December 8, Immaculate Conception (national); Friday, December 25, Christmas Day (national). Local holidays are not included.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Cáceres in December?+

On 15 December the sun rises at 08:39 and sets at 18:03, local time: 9 h 24 min of daylight.

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