March is not one of the recommended months for Plasencia
The months the guide recommends are May and October.
In March, the average high is 17.7 °C and the low 6.7 °C. It rains 5.0 days and there are 232 hours of sun (Cáceres (about 79 km away), AEMET 1982-2010).
Compared with the recommended months, March has a lower average high (17.7 °C against 22.9 °C), fewer rainy days (5.0 against 7.0), and lower hotel occupancy (53% against 62%).
- Weather
- High 17.7 °C · low 6.7 °C · 5.0 rainy days
- Hotel occupancy
- 53% (yearly average: 56%)
- Daylight
- 07:35 to 19:31 (11 h 57 min)
- Public holidays
- None
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 March
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.
March against the rest of the year
| March | Recommended months (average) | Year (average) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. high (°C) | 17.7 | 22.9 | 21.9 |
| Rainy days (≥ 1 mm) | 5.0 | 7.0 | 5.3 |
| Hours of sunshine | 232 | 251 | 244 |
In February, the average high is 14.0 °C with 6.5 rainy days; in April, 19.3 °C with 7.2 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 March
Hotel occupancy by beds was 53% in March 2025. The yearly average was 56%; the busiest month was April (68%) and the quietest, January (36%).
The average daily rate (ADR) was €79 per occupied room per night in March 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 March
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Sunrise and sunset in Plasencia in March
On 15 March the sun rises at 07:35 and sets at 19:31 (local time): 11 h 57 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 March 2026
According to the 2026 work calendar, March has no national public holidays and no regional ones.
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 March: 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.
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.