Average Monthly Sunshine in Mérida

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Mérida receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Mérida, timing is key. In March, you can enjoy up to 250 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 120 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2210 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of March under a blue sky, with approximately 8.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 4.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Mérida’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Mérida enjoys an average of 2210 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

October, Mérida’s wettest month, receives 45 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 30°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Mérida Precipitation page.