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Merida in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Merida in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Merida, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Merida in December 2024

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Merida in December? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +84°F and approximately 7 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 11 rainy days and 30 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+50°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
30 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Merida has good weather in December.

Average temperature in Merida in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Merida for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +93°F during the day to a minimum of +54°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +84°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 27% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +91°F to +81°F.

Is Merida warm or cold in December?

Merida is typically warm in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +86°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +68°F to +66°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

December is one of the coolest months in Merida, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Merida in December

Merida weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+86°F+84°F+84°F
Min. temperature
+54°F+50°F+48°F
Max. temperature
+97°F+95°F+97°F
Rainfall
38 mm30 mm25 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
78%77%75%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1016 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
677
Cloudy days
121413
Rainy days
121111
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as good as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +86°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +84°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 38 mm to 30 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 6 to 7.

January brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Merida in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Merida is gradually decreasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Merida based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 32% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 77 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 29 mm, which is moderate rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Merida wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 87% chance of precipitation and 152 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 26% chance of precipitation and 19 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Merida?

This is the weather in Merida in December 2023:
1 December
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+92°F
2 December
☀️
+94°F
3 December
☀️
+90°F
4 December
🌧️
+86°F
5 December
☁️
+87°F
6 December
☁️
+83°F
7 December
☁️
+83°F
8 December
☁️
+85°F
9 December
☀️
+91°F
10 December
☁️
+87°F
11 December
☁️
+78°F
12 December
☁️
+78°F
13 December
☁️
+82°F
14 December
☁️
+86°F
15 December
☁️
+86°F
16 December
☁️
+83°F
17 December
☀️
+79°F
18 December
☀️
+79°F
19 December
☁️
+79°F
20 December
☀️
+80°F
21 December
☀️
+81°F
22 December
☁️
+83°F
23 December
☁️
+85°F
24 December
☁️
+88°F
25 December
☁️
+88°F
26 December
☁️
+85°F
27 December
☁️
+89°F
28 December
☁️
+80°F
29 December
☁️
+77°F
30 December
☁️
+74°F
31 December
☀️
+81°F
In December 2023 Merida had 8 sunny days, 22 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +75°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 40%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Merida climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Merida in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1988 (+89°F) and the highest in 2005 (+93°F). The driest year was 2015 with only 464 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1378 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Merida in December:

Is December a good time to visit Merida?

December is a really good time to go to Merida. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Merida.

Can you sunbathe in Merida in December?

December is warm in Merida. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Merida rainy in December?

Merida is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Merida in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Merida in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Merida

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Merida, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.