January is not one of the recommended months for Plasencia
The months the guide recommends are May and October.
In January, the average high is 12.0 °C and the low 3.7 °C. It rains 6.7 days and there are 156 hours of sun (Cáceres (about 79 km away), AEMET 1982-2010).
Compared with the recommended months, January has a lower average high (12.0 °C against 22.9 °C), fewer hours of sun (156 against 251), and lower hotel occupancy (36% against 62%).
- Weather
- High 12.0 °C · low 3.7 °C · 6.7 rainy days
- Hotel occupancy
- 36% (yearly average: 56%)
- Daylight
- 08:44 to 18:24 (9 h 40 min)
- Public holidays
- 2
Activities in Plasencia
Cáceres: A City of 3 Cultures Free Walking Tour
Free tour: tip whatever you like
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Monfragüe Tour
from €75
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Caceres Private Tour
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The weather in Plasencia in January
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.
January against the rest of the year
| January | Recommended months (average) | Year (average) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. high (°C) | 12.0 | 22.9 | 21.9 |
| Rainy days (≥ 1 mm) | 6.7 | 7.0 | 5.3 |
| Hours of sunshine | 156 | 251 | 244 |
In December, the average high is 12.5 °C with 8.4 rainy days; in February, 14.0 °C with 6.5 rainy days.
All 12 months
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. high (°C) | 12.0 | 14.0 | 17.7 | 19.3 | 23.7 | 29.9 | 33.7 | 33.2 | 28.8 | 22.0 | 15.9 | 12.5 |
| Avg. low (°C) | 3.7 | 4.7 | 6.7 | 8.3 | 11.5 | 16.0 | 18.8 | 18.7 | 16.0 | 11.9 | 7.5 | 4.9 |
| Rainy days (≥ 1 mm) | 6.7 | 6.5 | 5.0 | 7.2 | 6.5 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 3.5 | 7.5 | 8.1 | 8.4 |
| Hours of sunshine | 156 | 175 | 232 | 247 | 297 | 336 | 379 | 348 | 261 | 205 | 158 | 129 |
AEMET climate normals at the Cáceres (about 79 km away) station, 1982-2010. Source: AEMET · Valores climatológicos normales ↗
Hotel occupancy and rates in Plasencia in January
Hotel occupancy by beds was 36% in January 2025. The yearly average was 56%; the busiest month was April (68%) and the quietest, January (36%).
The average daily rate (ADR) was €71 per occupied room per night in January 2025, against €77 for the year on average.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy (%) | 36 | 47 | 53 | 68 | 62 | 65 | 58 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 47 | 44 |
| Average rate (€) | 71 | 72 | 79 | 88 | 80 | 73 | 73 | 79 | 77 | 80 | 71 | 76 |
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) ↗
Where to stay in Plasencia in January
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Sunrise and sunset in Plasencia in January
On 15 January the sun rises at 08:44 and sets at 18:24 (local time): 9 h 40 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 in January 2026
Public holidays in the 2026 work calendar that apply to Plasencia (Extremadura):
- Thursday, January 1: New Year’s Day (national)
- Tuesday, January 6: Epiphany (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.
Plasencia in January: what the guide says
The Plasencia guide does not list seasonal rules or events specific to January. Opening hours and bookings are in the full guide.
More ideas in Plasencia
Mérida Private Tour
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Horseback Ride in Cáceres
from €25
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Plasencia Private Tour
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Plasencia month by month
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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.