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Best time to visit Mérida
Hot all year; rainy season June to October. The average daily maximum temperature in Mérida is highest in May at around 36 °C.
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Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Latest 5-year values 2021–2025
Average of the five most recent complete years compared with the 1991–2025 climate average.
August · Wet days
26.4 days/month
1991–2025: 23 days/month
+3.4 days/month · higher
May · Mean daily maximum
37.8 °C
1991–2025: 36.3 °C
+1.6 °C · higher
February · Monthly precipitation
40.6 mm/month
1991–2025: 27.3 mm/month
+13.3 mm/month · higher
May: 152/155 days at or above 30 °C; highest single value 42.9 °C.
Five-year historical sample, not a weather forecast or long-term climate trend. Individual hot days can be far above the monthly mean.
Annual profile · Rainfall rhythm
Mérida: rainfall separates the travel months
The driest and wettest months are 19.5 rainy days apart. Average daily highs vary by 6.9 °C, so both signals matter when choosing a month.
What matters
A warmer month is not automatically the most reliable. Read the drier windows alongside sunshine and the activity you have in mind.
Fewest rainy days
March · 3.9
Most rainy days
September · 23.4
Most sunshine
May · 8.1 h
Highest average daily high
May · 36.3 °C
Month by month
Overall suitability per month. Tap a month for details.
All climate figures compared
The table is the complete accessible data view; the charts below highlight selected patterns.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Rain mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29 | 19 | 7 | 38 | 5.0 | 70 | 0.3 | 76 |
| February | 31 | 20 | 5 | 27 | 6.1 | 66 | 0.3 | 72 |
| March | 34 | 21 | 4 | 22 | 7.2 | 59 | 0.3 | 65 |
| April | 36 | 23 | 5 | 31 | 8.0 | 57 | 0.3 | 59 |
| May | 36 | 24 | 9 | 69 | 8.1 | 59 | 0.3 | 51 |
| June | 33 | 24 | 19 | 166 | 7.7 | 74 | 0.2 | 36 |
| July | 33 | 24 | 21 | 127 | 8.1 | 78 | 0.2 | 36 |
| August | 32 | 24 | 23 | 150 | 7.9 | 80 | 0.2 | 35 |
| September | 31 | 24 | 23 | 176 | 7.2 | 84 | 0.2 | 38 |
| October | 30 | 23 | 16 | 125 | 6.1 | 83 | 0.2 | 50 |
| November | 30 | 21 | 9 | 54 | 5.3 | 77 | 0.3 | 70 |
| December | 29 | 19 | 6 | 39 | 4.8 | 74 | 0.2 | 75 |
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Compare temperature, rainy days, sunshine and, for coastal destinations, sea temperature month by month.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mérida?
The strongest climate months are January, February, November, December. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.
Which month has the highest average daily maximum temperature in Mérida?
The average daily maximum temperature in Mérida is highest in May at around 36 °C.