Merida Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to moderate in Merida. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 35°C (95°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 14°C (57°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 20°C (68°F) in July to around 5°C (41°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Merida has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 476 mm (19 in) of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, October it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 67 mm (2.6 in) of precipitation, recorded across 11 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 3.1 mm (0.1 in) over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Merida Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Merida. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.4 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Merida.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 80%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 38%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year