Mérida weather in May (Venezuela)

What kind of weather does May bring to Mérida? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Mérida typically brings pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 21°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 13°C.

Precipitation

Mérida in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 270 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 18 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 192 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Mérida. January and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, March, April, May and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Mérida climate page with graphs.

 

Mérida, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 270 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 76%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 192 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Venezuela in May

Find out more about the weather in Venezuela and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Mérida, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Mérida.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Venezuela? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Venezuela. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.