Mérida · SpringMonth summary
Mérida weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
75°F – 97°F
🌧 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°F.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: May is an average time for Mérida. January (9.4/10) is clearly preferable.
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°F) 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-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 66°F | 82°F | 18% | 1.0in | 8.8h | 9.4/10 |
| ☀️ February | 68°F | 88°F | 11% | 0.8in | 11.0h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ March | 72°F | 91°F | 9% | 0.6in | 10.9h | 8.2/10 |
| 🥵 April | 73°F | 97°F | 12% | 0.8in | 11.6h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 May | 75°F | 97°F | 22% | 2.0in | 11.2h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 75°F | 93°F | 51% | 5.2in | 10.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 75°F | 93°F | 39% | 2.3in | 11.2h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 75°F | 93°F | 51% | 3.7in | 10.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 75°F | 91°F | 57% | 4.0in | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 73°F | 90°F | 46% | 4.0in | 9.8h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 70°F | 86°F | 27% | 1.8in | 10.2h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ December | 68°F | 86°F | 19% | 1.1in | 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 97°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 97°F max and 11.2h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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