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Mérida

Mérida, white capital of Yucatán — Spanish colonial haciendas, living Maya culture and gateway to Chichén Itzá and Uxmal.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 20.97°N 89.62°W
JanuaryBest month
82°FOptimal temperature
18%Rainy days

When to visit Mérida?

🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
66°F–82°F in January
🌧 Least rain
18% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
April (12%)
📅 Best score
9.4/10

Mérida weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
☀️ January66°F82°F18%1.0in8.8h9.4/10
☀️ February68°F88°F11%0.8in11.0h8.8/10
☀️ March72°F91°F9%0.6in10.9h8.2/10
🥵 April73°F97°F12%0.8in11.6h6.9/10
🥵 May75°F97°F22%2.0in11.2h6.9/10
🌤️ June75°F93°F51%5.2in10.6h7.1/10
🌤️ July75°F93°F39%2.3in11.2h7.2/10
🌤️ August75°F93°F51%3.7in10.8h7.1/10
🌤️ September75°F91°F57%4.0in11.0h7.2/10
🌤️ October73°F90°F46%4.0in9.8h7.6/10
🌤️ November70°F86°F27%1.8in10.2h8.5/10
☀️ December68°F86°F19%1.1in9.1h8.8/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 35°F, 14% rainy days, 11.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 34°F, 47% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 32°F, 43% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time

Average 30°F, 16% rainy days, 9.6h sunshine/day. Score: 9.0/10.

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Detailed weather by month

Frequently asked questions

January is ideal with 18% rainy days and 28°F.
April is the wettest month with 12% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 28°F.
In winter, the average score is 9.0/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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