Monthly climate guide
Mérida weather in January
With highs near 13°C (55°F) and lows around 3°C (37°F), January feels cool in Mérida. Rainfall averages about 42 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as December and 2°C cooler than February.
What stands out in January
- It's one of the greyest months, with cloud cover near 51%.
- January brings mid-winter to Mérida.
- Mérida is usually about 2°C cooler than Marbella in January.
January is typically Mérida's coolest month.
Avg high
13°C
55°F
Avg low
3°C
37°F
Rainfall
42 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
86%
relative
Sky
51%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Mérida weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C / 55°F | 3°C / 37°F | 42 mm | 86% | 51% |
| February | 14°C / 58°F | 3°C / 37°F | 36 mm | 80% | 44% |
| March | 17°C / 62°F | 5°C / 41°F | 69 mm | 76% | 49% |
| April | 20°C / 68°F | 8°C / 47°F | 59 mm | 72% | 54% |
| May | 26°C / 79°F | 12°C / 53°F | 35 mm | 61% | 41% |
| June | 32°C / 89°F | 16°C / 60°F | 8 mm | 47% | 27% |
| July | 36°C / 98°F | 19°C / 66°F | 4 mm | 35% | 12% |
| August | 36°C / 97°F | 19°C / 66°F | 4 mm | 33% | 16% |
| September | 31°C / 88°F | 17°C / 62°F | 26 mm | 44% | 30% |
| October | 25°C / 77°F | 12°C / 54°F | 66 mm | 61% | 41% |
| November | 17°C / 62°F | 7°C / 44°F | 78 mm | 80% | 50% |
| December | 14°C / 57°F | 4°C / 39°F | 39 mm | 85% | 49% |
What to pack for January
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is January a good time to visit Mérida?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Mérida →Other Spain cities in January
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Mérida in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Mérida?
January is cool in Mérida, with highs around 13°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Mérida in January?
Average highs are about 13°C (55°F) and average lows about 3°C (37°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Mérida in January?
Mérida typically gets around 42 mm of rain in January — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Mérida (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.