Mérida Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Mérida. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Generally, Mérida has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 753 mm of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

The climate in Mérida shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 146 mm of precipitation during the wettest month September, distributed over 15 rainy days.

In contrast, March offers drier and sunnier days, with around 15 mm of rainfall over 2 rainy days.

September, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 35°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 34°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Mérida Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Mexico

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Mexico. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Mérida’s average annual precipitation is 753 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm, making it wetter than Sydney.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about Mérida’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Mérida Climate page.