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Plasencia in April

Weather, crowds, daylight and public holidays in Plasencia in April, with data from AEMET, INE and BOE.

Not a recommended month High 19 °C · 7.2 rainy days Hotel occupancy 68% Sun 07:45 to 21:03 2 public holidays
Verdict for April

April is not one of the recommended months for Plasencia

The months the guide recommends are May and October.

In April, the average high is 19.3 °C and the low 8.3 °C. It rains 7.2 days and there are 247 hours of sun (Cáceres (about 79 km away), AEMET 1982-2010).

Compared with the recommended months, April has a lower average high (19.3 °C against 22.9 °C).

Weather
High 19.3 °C · low 8.3 °C · 7.2 rainy days
Hotel occupancy
68% (yearly average: 56%)
Daylight
07:45 to 21:03 (13 h 18 min)
Public holidays
2
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Weather

The weather in Plasencia in April

AEMET climate normals (1982-2010) from the Cáceres (about 79 km away) 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.

April against the rest of the year

April against the rest of the year
AprilRecommended months (average)Year (average)
Avg. high (°C)19.322.921.9
Rainy days (≥ 1 mm)7.27.05.3
Hours of sunshine247251244

In March, the average high is 17.7 °C with 5.0 rainy days; in May, 23.7 °C with 6.5 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 (about 79 km away) station, 1982-2010. Source: AEMET · Valores climatológicos normales ↗

Crowds and prices

Hotel occupancy and rates in Plasencia in April

Hotel occupancy by beds was 68% in April 2025. The yearly average was 56%; the busiest month was April (68%) and the quietest, January (36%).

The average daily rate (ADR) was €88 per occupied room per night in April 2025, against €77 for the year on average.

Occupancy and average rate for the 12 months of 2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Occupancy (%)364753686265586263634744
Average rate (€)717279888073737977807176

INE data for the Plasencia 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 Plasencia in April

On 15 April the sun rises at 07:45 and sets at 21:03 (local time): 13 h 18 min of daylight.

For comparison: on 15 June there are 15 h 00 min of daylight and on 15 December, 9 h 20 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 April 2026

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

  • Thursday, April 2: Maundy Thursday (national)
  • Friday, April 3: Good Friday (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

Plasencia in April: what the guide says

Opening hours, seasonal rules and events for this month that the Plasencia guide already covers. The sources are in the guide.

  • Cherry blossom in the Jerte Valley: there is no fixed date, it usually falls between 20 March and 10 April, depending on the year. In 2026 it ran roughly from 20 March to 3 April. Check the valley’s official website before booking.
  • Monfragüe: the free guided bird-watching outings run from March to June and in October. Registration opens on the last Friday of the previous month and closes on the Friday before, at 12:00.

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Sources for this page

Weather: AEMET · Valores climatológicos normales, Cáceres (about 79 km away) 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 Plasencia guide and its sources.

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What you're probably wondering.

What is the weather like in Plasencia in April?+

The average high is 19.3 °C and the low 8.3 °C, with 7.2 rainy days and 247 hours of sun (AEMET, 1982-2010, Cáceres (about 79 km away) station). Compared with the recommended months, April has a lower average high (19.3 °C against 22.9 °C).

Is Plasencia busy in April?+

Hotel occupancy by beds was 68% in April 2025, against 56% on average for the year. The busiest month was April (68%) and the quietest, January (36%). The average daily rate was €88 (yearly average: €77); it is an average across hotels, not a booking price. INE data for the Plasencia tourist point.

Is any day in April a public holiday in Plasencia?+

Yes. According to the 2026 work calendar: Thursday, April 2, Maundy Thursday (national); Friday, April 3, Good Friday (national). Local holidays are not included.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Plasencia in April?+

On 15 April the sun rises at 07:45 and sets at 21:03, local time: 13 h 18 min of daylight.

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