Mérida, Venezuela - Weather and Climate
The weather in Mérida, Venezuela is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year.
It is also known for its heavy rainfall.
Let’s explore the climate details to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Mérida experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in May to a pleasant 20°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 11°C during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Mérida has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2753 mm of rainfall per year. Mérida offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between April (356 mm) and January (169 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
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.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December to 2 m/s in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Mérida
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The best time of year to visit Mérida in Venezuela
During the months of March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Mérida has moderate temperatures year round ranging between 19°C and 21°C. The average rainfall figures in Mérida are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. If we needed to pick one month we would choose January which is the sunniest month of the year.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
It has mild temperatures all year round ranging between 19°C and 21°C.
May has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 356 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 169 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 255 hours of sunshine.
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