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Merced (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Merced experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very hot days to mild weather. It typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Merced is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 36°C in July to a moderate 13°C in the coolest month, December.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 3°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

With annual rain/snowfall averaging 293 mm, Merced maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. The climate in Merced shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in December, with an average of 64 mm of precipitation over 10 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Merced Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Merced (CA)

Fri   Dec 27
17°C | 9°C
E 5 m/s
5.3 mm
broken clouds and slight rain

broken clouds and slight rain

Sat   Dec 28
18°C | 9°C
S 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sun   Dec 29
15°C | 9°C
SE 5 m/s
1.6 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

The best time of year to visit Merced in the United States of America

During the months of March and April you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Merced have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Merced?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 36°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Merced?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Merced?
    December tops the wettest month list with 64 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Merced?
    July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.