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Best times to visit Merida Mexico
The best times to visit Merida Mexico vary based on people’s preferences. Find a list of the different seasons in Merida so you can decide when to travel to Merida
These are the best times to visit Merida
Where is Merida Located?
Merida is in the southeastern part of Mexico, in the Yucatan peninsula, and not far from some of the most popular Mexico travel destinations, including Cancun, Tulum, and Playa del Carmen.
The Yucatan peninsula in Mexico has three states: Yucatan, Campeche, and Quintana Roo. Merida is the capital of Yucatan State. A peninsula is a piece of land almost entirely surrounded by water but is connected to the mainland on one side, so in the case of Yucatan, the peninsula is surrounded to the north and west by the Gulf of Mexico. At the same time, the Caribbean stretches the length of the east coast.
How far is Merida Mexico, from the beach?
The closest beach to Merida is Puerto Progreso, a cruise port city. Progreso is located about 23 miles (36 km), or 45 minutes by car, from Plaza Grande (City Center) and 30 minutes from North Merida.
Merida Weather
The best time to visit Merida is from November to March, while avoiding May through September might be a good idea.
Merida Wet Season & Merida Dry Season
Merida’s rainy season runs from May to October, and the dry season from November to April. The good news about the rainy season is that storms usually pass quickly. However, it rains every day during summer, mainly in the afternoon for a couple of hours; the rest of the day is mostly sunny.
Lastly, keep in mind that Hurricane season runs from June to the end of November 30th; therefore, Merida is susceptible to intense thunderstorms, tropical storms, and even hurricanes, although the last is not common.
TIP: May it’s usually the most humid and hottest month of the year, and mosquitos are bad during this time.
Monthly Breakdown.
January
Average Temperatures: 31°C | 16°C (87°F Day | 62°F Night)
Rainy Season: No
Great for outdoor activities, Merida beaches, Cenotes, or Mayan Ruins.
February
Average Temperatures: 32°C | 18°C (90°F Day | 64°F Night)
Rainy Season: No
Great for outdoor activities, Merida beaches, Cenotes, or Mayan Ruins.
March
Average Temperatures: 35°C | 19°C (94°F Day | 66°F Night)
Rainy Season: No
Great for outdoor activities, Merida beaches, Cenotes, or Mayan Ruins.
April
Average Temperatures: 37°C | 21°C (98°F Day | 68°F Night)
Rainy Season: No
Suitable for outdoor activities, Merida beaches, Cenotes, or Mayan Ruins.
May
Average Temperatures: 38°C | 23°C (100°F Day | 73°F Night)
Rainy Season: No
Outdoor activities during the day are not recommended.
June
Average Temperatures: 36°C | 23°C (97°F Day | 74°F Night)
Rainy Season: No
Outdoor activities during the day are not recommended.
July
Average Temperatures: 35°C | 23°C (95°F Day | 73°F Night)
Rainy Season: No
Outdoor activities during the day are not recommended.
August
Average Temperatures: 35°C | 23°C (94°F Day | 73°F Night)
Rainy Season: No
Outdoor activities during the day are not recommended.
September
Average Temperatures: 34°C | 22°C (94°F Day | 72°F Night)
Rainy Season: No
Suitable for outdoor activities, Merida beaches, Cenotes, or Mayan Ruins.
October
Average Temperatures: 33°C | 21°C (91°F Day | 70°F Night)
Rainy Season: No
Great for outdoor activities, Merida beaches, Cenotes, or Mayan Ruins. If you want to attend Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) in Merida, the celebrations take place from October 31st to November 2nd, with the main event being the Paseo de las Animas (Parade of Skulls)
November
Average Temperatures: 32°C | 19°C (89°F Day | 66°F Night)
Rainy Season: No
Great for outdoor activities, Merida beaches, Cenotes, or Mayan Ruins. If you want to attend Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) in Merida, the celebrations take place from October 31st to November 2nd. The main event is the Paseo de las Animas (Parade of Skulls).s
December
Average Temperatures: 31°C | 17°C (87°F Day | 63°F Night)
Rainy Season: No
Great for outdoor activities, Merida beaches, Cenotes, or Mayan Ruins. The city is decorated with festive holiday lights. Starting December 16th, The Festival Noche Blanca (White Night festival) takes place on weekends. The festival turns the Centro Historico (Historic Downtown) into a giant street party with live music, posadas, culture, dance performances, shopping, street food vendors, and more.