The month in detail
What to expect in May
May is peak dry season in Mérida. The air is warm and humidity more bearable than in the rainy season. Rain risk remains low (12% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
May ranks 9 out of 12 months in Mérida. Compared to April: 5 pts more rainy days.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
UV index
9 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
muggy at times
21°
Daylight
13.0h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 31
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Is May the right month?
The best month in Mérida is January (8.9/10), 4.1 pts higher than May.
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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
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Location
Where is Mérida ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
MexicoTropical 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 May?
The average UV index reaches 9 in May in Mérida (very high), with about 13.0h of daylight. Protection essential.