Mérida weather in January
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers. Average highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C, with around 6 rainy days expected throughout the month.
✦ This is a recommended month to visit Mérida. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.
Average high
28°C
Average low
19°C
Rainy days
6 days
Best months to visit
January, February, March, November, December
What to do in Mérida in January
Whatever the weather, Mérida rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Explore the colonial plaza and surrounding architecture
Tour the Mérida Cathedral and other colonial churches
Visit nearby Mayan sites like Chichen Itza or Uxmal
Swim in cenotes with turquoise water
Sample Yucatecan specialties like cochinita pibil
Attend traditional evening serenades on the plaza
What to pack for January
Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.
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Recommended
January (you are here)
28C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
February
30C
Hot and humid, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
March
33C
Hot and humid, and mostly sunny skies.
April
35C
Very hot, and mostly sunny skies.
May
35C
Very hot, with occasional showers.
June
33C
Hot and humid, with regular rainfall.
July
35C
Very hot, with some rainy days.
August
34C
Hot and humid, with regular rainfall.
September
33C
Hot and humid, with regular rainfall.
October
31C
Hot and humid, with some rainy days.
Recommended
November
30C
Hot and humid, with occasional showers.
Recommended
December
29C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
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