The climate of Cáceres can be defined as Mediterranean, even though the summer is particularly hot.
of the coldest month (January) is of 8 °C (46.5 °F), that of the warmest months (July and August) is of 26.3 °C (79.5 °F).
, from December to February, is mild, with sunny periods alternating with rainy periods.
, and on the coldest nights of the year, the temperature usually drops to -2/-3 °C (27/28 °F).
Occasionally, there may also be short cold spells. The cold record is -6 °C (21 °F) and was recorded in February 1956. In January 1985, the temperature dropped to -5.5 °C (22 °F), while from 2000 to 2020, it dropped to a maximum of -4.5 °C (24 °F).
in Cáceres is very rare, because when it is cold, there are no bad weather conditions, while the wet currents from the Atlantic are also mild. However, snow fell in February 1983 and January 2010.
, from June to mid-September, is very hot and sunny, with very rare rains, although it is a little less hot than in Badajoz and Mérida due to the slightly higher altitude.
Highs are usually about 34 °C (93 °F) in July and August, however, there are periods of scorching heat. On the hottest days of the year, the temperature normally reaches 39/40 °C (102/104 °F).
The highest temperature is 43.5 °C (110.5 °F) and was recorded in August 2021. The previous record was 43 °C (109.5 °F), recorded in July 2017. In 2016, the temperature reached 42.5 °C (108.5 °F) in early September.
to visit Cáceres are the months of April and May and from mid-September to mid-October, to avoid the summer heat, although in these periods it can sometimes rain. Those who can stand the heat can also choose the summer, but they have to be prepared to stroll around the city with scorching heat.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
8 °C, with a minimum of
3.8 °C and a maximum of
12.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-4.6 °C in January 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
16.5 °C. However, it reached
21.2 °C in January 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13 kph.
February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
9.3 °C, with a minimum of
4.5 °C and a maximum of
14.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-4.6 °C in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
19 °C. However, it reached
23 °C in February 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
50 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13 kph.
March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
12.2 °C, with a minimum of
6.8 °C and a maximum of
17.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1 °C. However, it dropped to
-3.6 °C in March 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23.5 °C. However, it reached
26.8 °C in March 2017.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is of
14 kph.
April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
14.3 °C, with a minimum of
8.6 °C and a maximum of
19.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
1.4 °C in April 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27 °C. However, it reached
31.2 °C in April 1997.
Precipitation amounts to
50 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is of
13 kph.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.2 °C, with a minimum of
11.9 °C and a maximum of
24.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6 °C. However, it dropped to
2.8 °C in May 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C. However, it reached
36.6 °C in May 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
50 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is of
13 kph.
June is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
23.2 °C, with a minimum of
16.2 °C and a maximum of
30.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10.5 °C. However, it dropped to
7.8 °C in June 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37.5 °C. However, it reached
42 °C in June 2017.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is of
12 kph.
July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
26.3 °C, with a minimum of
18.8 °C and a maximum of
33.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13.5 °C. However, it dropped to
10 °C in July 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
39.5 °C. However, it reached
43.2 °C in July 2017.
Precipitation amounts to only
5 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 12 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 84% of the time.
The average humidity is 39%.
The average wind speed is of
12 kph.
August is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
26.3 °C, with a minimum of
19 °C and a maximum of
33.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14 °C. However, it dropped to
11.4 °C in August 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
39.5 °C. However, it reached
42.6 °C in August 2005.
Precipitation amounts to only
5 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 83% of the time.
The average humidity is 38%.
The average wind speed is of
12 kph.
September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22.3 °C, with a minimum of
15.8 °C and a maximum of
28.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11 °C. However, it dropped to
7.4 °C in September 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C. However, it reached
42.3 °C in September 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
30 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is of
12 kph.
October is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
17.2 °C, with a minimum of
12 °C and a maximum of
22.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6.5 °C. However, it dropped to
2.4 °C in October 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C. However, it reached
33.8 °C in October 2017.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is of
12 kph.
November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
11.7 °C, with a minimum of
7.4 °C and a maximum of
16 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2 °C. However, it dropped to
-2.2 °C in November 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22 °C. However, it reached
25.2 °C in November 2009.
Precipitation amounts to
90 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13 kph.
December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
8.7 °C, with a minimum of
4.7 °C and a maximum of
12.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1 °C. However, it dropped to
-4.6 °C in December 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
17 °C. However, it reached
20.2 °C in December 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 25 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13 kph.