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Mérida in July: go or not?

Mixed period. Mérida in July: 4.9/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 20.97°N · 89.62°W
⚡ This month's verdict
Why not
Mérida · July
4.9
24–34°
Temperature
21%
Rain
8h
Sun
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV☀️ Dry all year
Photo : Sergio Mena Ferreira via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in July

In the height of summer, Mérida sees high temperatures (34°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain risk remains low (21% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.

July ranks 7 out of 12 months in Mérida. Compared to June: 11 pts fewer rainy days.

This month's conditions

What it's like in July

UV index
9 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
very humid
23°
Daylight
13.2h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 36
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Is July the right month?

The best month in Mérida is January (8.9/10), 4.0 pts higher than July.

See January →See all 12 months →
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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Mexico

🗣️LanguageSpanish
💶CurrencyMexican Peso ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘ+0.96°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthApril · 36°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 28°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 33%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
Location

Where is Mérida ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Mexico
Tropical climate with a 8.9 → 4.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
20.97°N · 89.62°W
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Mérida?
January is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 19.0°C lows, 6.7h of sunshine and 9.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Mérida get in January?
Mérida averages 6.7 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.5/10.
What is the rainiest month in Mérida?
April is the most unfavourable month with April has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Mérida in January?
In January, overnight lows reach 19.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Mérida good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Mérida scores 6.7/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 8.5/10.
When should you avoid Mérida?
April is the most difficult month to visit Mérida, with April has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Mérida in July?
The average UV index reaches 9 in July in Mérida (very high), with about 13.2h of daylight. Protection essential.