Mérida Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Mérida, Rivas Region, Nicaragua. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.
Mérida has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2020 mm (80 in) of rainfall per year. It does, however, have a distinct rainy season during certain months. Have a look at our detailed charts below to see how precipitation varies throughout the year.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Mérida can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 310 mm (12 in) of precipitation over 21 rainy days.
In contrast March, experiences much drier conditions, with 33 mm (1.3 in) of rainfall, spread across 5 rainy days.
October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). The city receives 175 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Mérida Temperature page.
Explore Mérida's Historical Precipitation: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day precipitation records for Mérida spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual rainfall and snowfall recorded on each day.
Annual Rainfall in Nicaragua: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Nicaragua. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Mérida vs World: Rainfall Compared
Mérida's average annual precipitation is 2020 mm (80 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.
Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.
Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.
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.
- 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.
