AI-generatedMérida, Spain at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 36°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,030 h
- Rain a year
- 446 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 223 m
Climate in Mérida, Spain
Mérida, Spain has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 3,030 hours of sunshine a year, Mérida, Spain is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Mérida, Spain
The best time to visit Mérida, Spain is from March to May and in October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to May and from October to November. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. The wettest month is October with 65 mm of precipitation.
Mérida, Spain through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mérida, Spain in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 20–27 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Mérida, Spain in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 32–36 °C by day
- 12.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Mérida, Spain in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 18–31 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Mérida, Spain in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 14–16 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – May, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – May, October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
08:3319:49
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 08:17–09:09 · evening 19:12–20:05
- Blue hour
- Morning 08:07–08:17 · evening 20:05–20:15
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.
October in Mérida, Spain compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 28° at the start of the month to 21° at the end. The days get 1.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 10° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Mérida, Spain in October?
In October, Mérida, Spain is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Mérida, Spain.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 15 min08:33 – 19:49
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 48 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 4 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %68 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %74 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Mérida, Spain
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May has the better holiday weather in Mérida, Spain: score 96 against 86. In May, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. May has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 96better |
| Daytime high | 25° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h | 9.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 65 mm | 29 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Mérida, Spain month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
58January14° · 4.9 h
In January, Mérida, Spain is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Mérida, Spain.
Mérida, Spain in January79February16° · 6.5 h
In February, Mérida, Spain is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Mérida, Spain.
Mérida, Spain in February86March20° · 7.4 h
In March, Mérida, Spain is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Mérida, Spain.
Mérida, Spain in March90April22° · 8.6 h
In April, Mérida, Spain is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Mérida, Spain.
Mérida, Spain in April96May27° · 9.9 h
In May, Mérida, Spain is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Mérida, Spain.
Mérida, Spain in May66June32° · 11.7 h
In June, Mérida, Spain is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 11.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Mérida, Spain.
Mérida, Spain in June50July36° · 12.7 h
In July, Mérida, Spain is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 12.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Mérida, Spain.
Mérida, Spain in July50August36° · 11.6 h
In August, Mérida, Spain is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Mérida, Spain.
Mérida, Spain in August76September31° · 9.2 h
In September, Mérida, Spain is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Mérida, Spain.
Mérida, Spain in September86October25° · 7.1 h
In October, Mérida, Spain is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Mérida, Spain.
Mérida, Spain in October80November18° · 5.5 h
In November, Mérida, Spain is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Mérida, Spain.
Mérida, Spain in November60December15° · 4.4 h
In December, Mérida, Spain is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Mérida, Spain.
Mérida, Spain in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Mérida, Spain
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (4°), the warmest in August (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated.
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 | 58 | 14° | 4° | 4.9 h | 9 | 52 |
| FebruaryFeb | 79 | 16° | 5° | 6.5 h | 6 | 41 |
| MarchMar | 86 | 20° | 7° | 7.4 h | 8 | 52 |
| AprilApr | 90 | 22° | 10° | 8.6 h | 8 | 44 |
| MayMay | 96 | 27° | 13° | 9.9 h | 6 | 29 |
| JuneJun | 66 | 32° | 17° | 11.7 h | 2 | 10 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 36° | 19° | 12.7 h | 1 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 36° | 19° | 11.6 h | 1 | 4 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 31° | 17° | 9.2 h | 4 | 27 |
| OctoberOct | 86 | 25° | 13° | 7.1 h | 8 | 65 |
| NovemberNov | 80 | 18° | 8° | 5.5 h | 8 | 58 |
| DecemberDec | 60 | 15° | 5° | 4.4 h | 8 | 62 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
38.92° N, 6.34° W · 223 m · Europe/Madrid
Sunshine hours in Mérida, Spain
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 7.1 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Mérida, Spain, 63 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain in Mérida, Spain: 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, Spain has about 8 rainy days with 65 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Mérida, Spain
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 55 min
- Olive skin
- about 70 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.
Wind and clouds in Mérida, Spain
How breezy and how cloudy Mérida, Spain 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, Spain typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Mérida, Spain: variable cloud, with about 7.1 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, Spain
How often the day gets hot in Mérida, Spain (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, Spain has about 4 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
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
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Mérida, Spain 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, Spain has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 89
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 12.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 86
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 59
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 15 min
- Distance
- 1,470 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Mérida vs Badajoz
In October the holiday weather in Mérida and Badajoz is about equally good (score 86 vs 85). During the day it is about as warm in Badajoz as in Mérida.
| in October | Mérida | Badajoz |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 85 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Oct | Mar – May, Oct |
Through the year
Spain in October: the best places
In October, Mérida ranks 4 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Toledo23°87
- 4MéridaThis page25°86
- 5Ciudad Real22°86
- 6Arcos de la Frontera26°86
- 7Jerez de la Frontera26°86
- 8Aranjuez23°86
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Frequently asked questions about Mérida, Spain
When is the best time to visit Mérida, Spain?
The best time to visit Mérida, Spain is from March to May and in October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Mérida, Spain?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Mérida, Spain?
The wettest month is October with 65 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mérida, Spain get?
Mérida, Spain gets around 3,030 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.7 hours a day; in December there are 4.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Mérida, Spain in?
Mérida, Spain is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Mérida, Spain?
A nonstop flight from London to Mérida, Spain takes about 2 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,470 km.
Which school holidays are best for Mérida, Spain?
Mérida, Spain has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 89, May half-term 90, summer holidays 50, October half-term 86, Christmas holidays 59.