Best Time to Visit Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
Mérida is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Mérida for sunny, dry weather is December–April — 5 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through November–May; the wetter half falls in June–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 23.4°C / 74.1°F in January to 29°C / 84.2°F in May, with rainfall from 23 mm / 0.9 in (April) to 162 mm / 6.4 in (September). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Mérida's climate is broadly consistently warm. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.4°C74.1°F | 39 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 24.1°C75.4°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 26°C78.8°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| April | 27.7°C81.9°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 23.8°C74.8°F | 39 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mérida?
The best time to visit Mérida for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is May averaging 29°C / 84.2°F, and the driest is April with about 23 mm / 0.9 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, Yucatán runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 66 mm / 2.6 in. The wettest single month is September (162 mm / 6.4 in).
What is the driest month in Mérida?
The driest month in Mérida is April, averaging about 23 mm / 0.9 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 27.7°C / 81.9°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, July, August, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 162 mm / 6.4 in in September, and the coldest month averages 23.4°C / 74.1°F.
Is Mérida climate different from Mexico overall?
Yes, usually. Our Mérida figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Mexico 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.