Mérida · SpringMonth summary
Mérida weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 36°C
🌧 Rainy days
22% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (9.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Mérida in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 36°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Mérida in May is possible but January offers a score of 9.4/10 vs 6.9.
By trip type
Mérida in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Mérida. Temperatures rise (36°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (22% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (9.4/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 May, Mérida averages 36°C, 22% rainy days and 11.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.9/10.
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Comparison
May vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 9.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -8°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -4%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -2.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Mérida in May
Is May a good time to visit Mérida?
May is an acceptable time for Mérida (score 6.9/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (9.4/10) if possible.
What to do in Mérida in May?
With 36°C max and 11.2h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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