Verdict: Excellent month
Mérida Weather in January
January runs warm in Mérida, with daily highs around 29°C (84°F) and nights near 19°C (66°F). Rain is occasional — about 7 wet days in a typical year. Overall, January is one of the best months of the year to be in Mérida.
Average high
29°C / 84°F
Average low
19°C / 66°F
Rain days
~7
Precipitation
33 mm
What to pack for Mérida in January
- Summer clothes, plus one light layer for air-con and evenings
- High-SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, and a refillable water bottle
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
January against the rest of the year
Warmest in Mérida: Apr (36°C / 97°F) · Coolest: Jan (29°C / 84°F) · Wettest: Aug (~20 rain days)
29°
19°
Jan
30°
19°
Feb
34°
21°
Mar
36°
23°
Apr
36°
24°
May
34°
24°
Jun
34°
24°
Jul
34°
24°
Aug
33°
24°
Sep
32°
23°
Oct
30°
21°
Nov
29°
20°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)