Mérida · WinterMonth summary
Mérida weather in January
✅ Excellent
🌡️ Temperature min / max
19°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
18% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
9.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (9.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Mérida in January?
✅ Excellent
✅ Yes if: you want great weather for all activities.
❌ No if: you're on a tight budget — prices are higher during peak season.
Our take: January is an excellent time to visit Mérida. 28°C, 8.8h of sunshine — optimal conditions.
By trip type
Mérida in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
Even in winter, Mérida enjoys 28°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain risk remains low (18% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. This is one of the best times of year to visit Mérida.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 19°C | 28°C | 18% | 26.4 | 8.8h | 9.4/10 |
| ☀️ February | 20°C | 31°C | 11% | 21.3 | 11.0h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ March | 22°C | 33°C | 9% | 15.9 | 10.9h | 8.2/10 |
| 🥵 April | 23°C | 36°C | 12% | 19.8 | 11.6h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 May | 24°C | 36°C | 22% | 50.1 | 11.2h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 24°C | 34°C | 51% | 132.7 | 10.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 24°C | 34°C | 39% | 57.5 | 11.2h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 24°C | 34°C | 51% | 93.9 | 10.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 24°C | 33°C | 57% | 101.1 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 23°C | 32°C | 46% | 102.7 | 9.8h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 21°C | 30°C | 27% | 45.4 | 10.2h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ December | 20°C | 30°C | 19% | 27.5 | 9.1h | 8.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Mérida averages 28°C, 18% rainy days and 8.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.4/10.
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Comparison
January vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 9.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Mérida in January
Is January a good time to visit Mérida?
January is an excellent time to visit Mérida (score 9.4/10). With 28°C, 8.8h of sunshine and 18% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Mérida in January?
With 28°C and 8.8h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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