Climate Insights for Mérida

Municipio Libertador, Merida State, Venezuela

Hottest
May
20°C peak69°F peak
Coldest
January
11°C low51°F low
Wettest
April
269 mm rain10.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

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

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 19°Average: 15°Min: 11°FebMax: 19°Average: 15°Min: 11°MarMax: 19°Average: 15°Min: 12°AprMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 13°MayMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 13°JunMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 12°JulMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 12°AugMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 12°SepMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 12°OctMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 12°NovMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 12°DecMax: 19°Average: 15°Min: 11°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 66°FAverage: 58°FMin: 51°FFebMax: 66°FAverage: 59°FMin: 53°FMarMax: 66°FAverage: 60°FMin: 54°FAprMax: 67°FAverage: 60°FMin: 55°FMayMax: 69°FAverage: 61°FMin: 55°FJunMax: 67°FAverage: 60°FMin: 54°FJulMax: 67°FAverage: 60°FMin: 54°FAugMax: 68°FAverage: 60°FMin: 54°FSepMax: 68°FAverage: 60°FMin: 54°FOctMax: 68°FAverage: 60°FMin: 54°FNovMax: 67°FAverage: 60°FMin: 54°FDecMax: 66°FAverage: 59°FMin: 52°F
Max
Average
Min

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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 94mmFebPrecipitation: 120mmMarPrecipitation: 205mmAprPrecipitation: 269mmMayPrecipitation: 223mmJunPrecipitation: 188mmJulPrecipitation: 155mmAugPrecipitation: 163mmSepPrecipitation: 176mmOctPrecipitation: 209mmNovPrecipitation: 226mmDecPrecipitation: 112mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.7inFebPrecipitation: 4.7inMarPrecipitation: 8.1inAprPrecipitation: 10.6inMayPrecipitation: 8.8inJunPrecipitation: 7.4inJulPrecipitation: 6.1inAugPrecipitation: 6.4inSepPrecipitation: 6.9inOctPrecipitation: 8.2inNovPrecipitation: 8.9inDecPrecipitation: 4.4in
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

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3km/hFebWind Speed: 2km/hMarWind Speed: 2km/hAprWind Speed: 3km/hMayWind Speed: 3km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 3km/hSepWind Speed: 3km/hOctWind Speed: 3km/hNovWind Speed: 2km/hDecWind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 1mphMarWind Speed: 1mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 1mphDecWind Speed: 1mph
Wind Speed

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
11 °C51 °F
19 °C66 °F
3 km/h2 mph
94 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
11 °C53 °F
19 °C66 °F
2 km/h1 mph
120 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
12 °C54 °F
19 °C66 °F
2 km/h1 mph
205 mm8.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
13 °C55 °F
20 °C67 °F
3 km/h2 mph
269 mm10.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
13 °C55 °F
20 °C69 °F
3 km/h2 mph
223 mm8.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
12 °C54 °F
20 °C67 °F
4 km/h2 mph
188 mm7.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C54 °F
20 °C67 °F
4 km/h2 mph
155 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C54 °F
20 °C68 °F
3 km/h2 mph
163 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C54 °F
20 °C68 °F
3 km/h2 mph
176 mm6.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C54 °F
20 °C68 °F
3 km/h2 mph
209 mm8.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
12 °C54 °F
20 °C67 °F
2 km/h1 mph
226 mm8.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
11 °C52 °F
19 °C66 °F
2 km/h1 mph
112 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in