AI-generatedMérida at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- May · 36°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,690 h
- Rain a year
- 686 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in Mérida
Mérida has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. May is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while January is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,690 hours of sunshine a year, Mérida is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – February
October is the peak of the hurricane season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
05:5317:35
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:39–06:23 · evening 17:05–17:49
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:31–05:39 · evening 17:49–17:57
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Mérida in October?
In October, Mérida is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 85 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Mérida.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min05:53 – 17:35
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 28 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 54 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 22 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6America/Merida
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %50 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %33 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Mérida
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.4 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Mérida, 55 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Mérida
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in July (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Mérida: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Mérida has about 13 rainy days with 85 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Mérida
How breezy and how cloudy Mérida is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Mérida typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Mérida: variable cloud, with about 6.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Mérida
How often the day gets hot in Mérida (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Mérida has about 22 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Mérida
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 28 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (19°), the warmest in June (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from February to December; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in January. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 276 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 81 | 29° | 19° | 6.0 h | 4 | 20 |
| FebruaryFeb | 71 | 31° | 20° | 6.9 h | 3 | 15 |
| MarchMar | 59 | 33° | 21° | 7.9 h | 3 | 12 |
| AprilApr | 48 | 35° | 23° | 8.5 h | 4 | 21 |
| MayMay | 42 | 36° | 25° | 8.6 h | 7 | 48 |
| JuneJun | 26 | 34° | 25° | 7.6 h | 16 | 122 |
| JulyJul | 28 | 34° | 24° | 8.6 h | 16 | 82 |
| AugustAug | 23 | 34° | 25° | 8.0 h | 18 | 99 |
| SeptemberSep | 27 | 33° | 24° | 7.2 h | 19 | 130 |
| OctoberOct | 46 | 31° | 23° | 6.4 h | 13 | 85 |
| NovemberNov | 71 | 30° | 21° | 6.4 h | 6 | 33 |
| DecemberDec | 77 | 29° | 20° | 6.1 h | 5 | 19 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
20.97° N, 89.62° W · 10 m · America/Merida
Best time to visit Mérida
The best time to visit Mérida is from November to February. From April to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. Rain is most frequent from June to October; the wettest month is September with 130 mm.
Mérida through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mérida in the dry season
Nov – May
Good
- 29–36 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Mérida in the rainy season
Jun – Oct
Poor
- 31–34 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 81 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Mérida for you.
Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Mérida
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Mérida: score 81 against 46. In January, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. January has 9 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 46 | 81better |
| Day high | 31° | 29° |
| Night low | 23° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h | 6.0 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 85 mm | 20 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 28 | 14better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Mérida month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
81January29° · 6 h
In January, Mérida is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Mérida.
Mérida in January71February31° · 7 h
In February, Mérida is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Mérida.
Mérida in February59March33° · 8 h
In March, Mérida is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Mérida.
Mérida in March48April35° · 9 h
In April, Mérida is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Mérida.
Mérida in April42May36° · 9 h
In May, Mérida is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 48 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Mérida.
Mérida in May26June34° · 8 h
In June, Mérida is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 122 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mérida.
Mérida in June28July34° · 9 h
In July, Mérida is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 82 mm. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mérida.
Mérida in July23August34° · 8 h
In August, Mérida is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 99 mm. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mérida.
Mérida in August27September33° · 7 h
In September, Mérida is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 130 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mérida.
Mérida in September46October31° · 6 h
In October, Mérida is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 85 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Mérida.
Mérida in October71November30° · 6 h
In November, Mérida is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Mérida.
Mérida in November77December29° · 6 h
In December, Mérida is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Mérida.
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Mérida vs. Chichen Itza
In October Mérida has the better holiday weather (score 46 vs. 41). During the day it is about as warm in Chichen Itza as in Mérida.
| in October | Mérida | Chichen Itza |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 46 | 41 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 15 |
| Best time | Nov – Feb | Nov – Feb |
Through the year
Mexico in October: the best places
In October, Mérida ranks 24 of 25 destinations in this country.
- Ensenada23°19°98
- 2Tijuana22°97
- 3Cabo San Lucas32°29°95
- 4San Miguel de Allende24°88
- 5Guanajuato24°88
- 6Monterrey26°83
- 7Guadalajara26°83
- 8Oaxaca de Juárez24°77
- 24MéridaThis page31°46
Planning a trip to Mérida
Weather for your travel dates
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Mérida in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Mérida has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 25).
- 51
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 39
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 36 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 25
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 34 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season
- 46
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 79
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 20 min
- Distance
- 8,140 km
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (7 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Mérida lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Mérida
When is the best time to visit Mérida?
The best time to visit Mérida is from November to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Mérida?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Mérida?
Rain is most frequent from June to October; the wettest month is September with 130 mm. The driest month is March with 12 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mérida get?
Mérida gets around 2,690 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.6 hours a day; in January there are 6.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Mérida in?
Mérida uses the time zone America/Merida, at UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Mérida?
A nonstop flight from London to Mérida takes about 10 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,140 km.
When is hurricane season in Mérida?
Mérida lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Mérida?
Mérida has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 25). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 51, May half-term 39, Summer holidays 25, October half-term 46, Christmas holidays 79.
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