Climate Insights for Mérida
Municipio Libertador, Merida State, Venezuela
Climate Overview
The climate in Mérida is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 2,139 mm of precipitation falls per year. Mérida receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Mérida sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Mérida is temperate. The average annual temperature is 60°F and approximately 84.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Mérida receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Mérida sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Mérida has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 16°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 15°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Mérida has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 69°F with a mean of 61°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 51°F and an average of 58°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Mérida is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,139 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 178 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 269 mm of rainfall. November and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 94 mm. That's 176 mm less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Mérida is a very wet location, receiving approximately 84.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 10.6 in of rainfall. November and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 3.7 in. That's 6.9 in less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Mérida is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Mérida is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 1mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mérida based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mérida based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.