Mérida Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Mérida, Venezuela, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 21°C (70°F), peaking in May at 21°C (70°F) and dipping in January to 20°C (68°F).
The city receives considerable rainfall, with around 2753 mm (108 in) annually. April is the wettest month. Sunshine peaks in January, when the city sees around 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly Temperature in Mérida
With minimal seasonal shifts, Mérida experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in May to a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in the coolest month, January.
Nights vary from 13°C (55°F) in May to around 11°C (52°F) during the colder months.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Mérida
Mérida has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2753 mm (108 in) of rainfall per year. Mérida offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between the wettest month April (356 mm (14 in)) and the driest month January (169 mm (6.7 in)) is not too significant. For more details, please visit our Mérida Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Mérida
Mérida offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between January (8.5 hours daily) and April (5.9 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Mérida by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Mérida.
The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 76%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 71%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Mérida
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s (4 knots) in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December to 2 m/s (4 knots) in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Mérida 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Mérida
Mérida has a consistently rainy climate year-round, with every month experiencing heavy precipitation exceeding 160 mm (6.3 in). There is no traditional dry season to recommend for visits. January stands out as the least wet month with 169 mm (6.7 in) of rainfall.Plan your visit with the expectation of frequent rain and pack accordingly. The year-round moisture creates beautiful green surroundings, but requires waterproof preparation. Wondering where to travel based on your weather preferences? Our recommendation tool helps you find destinations with your ideal climate conditions. Use our weather planner to find your perfect destination.
