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Merida

Merida · Mexico · Mérida

A colonial capital built from the stones of the Mayan city it replaced, cenotes and ruins at Uxmal a manageable day trip out, and a Sunday tradition that closes the main streets for markets, dancing and food stalls.

The best time to visit Merida is Nov–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 35°C (95°F). Local time there is 02:07 (UTC-6).

Best time to go
Nov–Mar
Budget on the ground
$ · budget-friendly
Nearest airport
MID · Mérida

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In season

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High20 to 44°C68 to 111°F Rain0 to 180mm0 to 7.1in

January · high 83°F · rain 1.2in · 11.0h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Measured at Mérida, this page’s gateway

Merida month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
MonthHigh °CHigh °FRain mmRain inLightNotes
January29°C83°F30mm1.2in11.0h11.0hin the recommended window
February31°C87°F27mm1.1in11.4h11.4hin the recommended window
March33°C92°F17mm0.7in12.0h12.0hin the recommended window
April36°C97°F17mm0.7in12.6h12.6h
May36°C97°F59mm2.3in13.1h13.1h
June34°C93°F162mm6.4in13.4h13.4h
July35°C94°F76mm3.0in13.3h13.3h
August34°C93°F117mm4.6in12.8h12.8h
September34°C92°F95mm3.7in12.2h12.2h
October32°C90°F145mm5.7in11.6h11.6h
November30°C86°F52mm2.0in11.1h11.1hin the recommended window
December29°C84°F39mm1.5in10.9h10.9hin the recommended window

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Currency
MXN · peso
Language
Spanish, Nahuatl, Yucatec Maya
Plug
A, B
Driving
on the right

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