Best Time to Visit Mérida, Badajoz, Spain
Mérida is at its sunniest and driest in May–September.
The best time to visit Mérida for sunny, dry weather is May–September — 5 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through February–March and May–September; the wetter half falls in April and October–January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 8.6°C / 47.5°F in January to 26.2°C / 79.2°F in July, with rainfall from 6 mm / 0.2 in (July) to 89 mm / 3.5 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mérida, Badajoz, Spain's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Mérida's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 18.1°C64.6°F | 43 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 22.7°C72.9°F | 22 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 26.2°C79.2°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 25.9°C78.6°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| September | 22.9°C73.2°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mérida?
The best time to visit Mérida for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 26.2°C / 79.2°F, and the driest is July with about 6 mm / 0.2 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mérida's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Mérida?
The rainy season at Mérida, Badajoz runs through April and October–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 49 mm / 1.9 in. The wettest single month is December (89 mm / 3.5 in).
What is the driest month in Mérida?
The driest month in Mérida is July, averaging about 6 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 26.2°C / 79.2°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Mérida?
The least comfortable months for travel to Mérida — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 89 mm / 3.5 in in December, and the coldest month averages 8.6°C / 47.5°F.
Is Mérida climate different from Spain overall?
Yes, usually. Our Mérida figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Spain figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Mérida specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.