Mérida weather in May (Venezuela)

What can you expect from the weather in Mérida during May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Mérida generally has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 21°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.

Mérida in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 270 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see rainfall.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 192 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 270 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 76%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 192 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Venezuela in May

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

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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 Mérida in May?

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 in May.

Swimming
6/10
Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate 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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.