Mérida weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Mérida, Venezuela. Like most weather services, we show Mérida at one spot: Mérida, its largest city. At 5:30 PM local time it was drizzle and 23°C (73°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 PM, 1 PM (10.8 mm total). Best months for weather: Dec–Feb.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 90%
- Chance of rain
- 78%
- Rain
- 0.6 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 PM, 1 PM (10.8 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–FebOff season Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
About Mérida weather
Is it raining in Mérida right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 23° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 PM, 1 PM (10.8 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Mérida this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 24–28° and lows of 17–18°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Mérida lately?
In the past 7 days, Mérida had 7 rainy days and 64.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Mérida?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Mérida weather by month
When is the best time to visit Mérida?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Mérida is Dec–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 21°C (69°F) in November to 23°C (73°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Mérida?
May is the wettest month, with about 163 mm (6.4 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 30 mm (1.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Mérida?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 23°C (73°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F). November is the coolest, with highs of 21°C (69°F) and lows of 14°C (56°F).
Does Mérida have a rainy season?
Yes. May, Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jan–Feb is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Mérida), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Mérida
Weather can differ a lot within Mérida: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mérida | Dec–Feb | May, Oct | 21–23°C | 1,304 mm |
| El Vigía | Dec–Feb | None | 30–34°C | 1,118 mm |
| Ejido | Dec–Feb | May, Oct | 21–23°C | 1,304 mm |
| Tovar | Dec–Feb | None | 30–34°C | 1,118 mm |
| Lagunillas | Dec–Feb | May, Oct | 21–23°C | 1,304 mm |
| Tucaní | Jan–Feb | Oct | 24–27°C | 1,214 mm |
| Tabay | Dec–Feb | May, Oct | 21–23°C | 1,304 mm |
| Santa Cruz de Mora | Dec–Feb | None | 30–34°C | 1,118 mm |
| Bailadores | Dec–Feb | None | 30–34°C | 1,118 mm |
| Timotes | Dec–Mar | May–Jun, Aug | 20–22°C | 1,241 mm |
| Nueva Bolivia | Jan–Feb | Oct | 24–27°C | 1,214 mm |
| La Azulita | Dec–Feb | May, Oct | 21–23°C | 1,304 mm |