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Merida in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Merida in January 2025

Good Weather
Warm
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Cloudy
Planning a trip to Merida in January? 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 25 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Merida;

Average weather

☀️
+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+48°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
25 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Merida has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Merida in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Merida for January 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 January averages around +88°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +88°F to +90°F.

Is Merida warm or cold in January?

Merida is typically warm in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +84°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +66°F to +64°F.

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

January is the coldest month in Merida, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Merida in January

Merida weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+84°F+84°F+88°F
Min. temperature
+50°F+48°F+46°F
Max. temperature
+95°F+97°F+100°F
Rainfall
30 mm25 mm24 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
77%75%71%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1016 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
779
Cloudy days
141311
Rainy days
11118
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as good as in December. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +84°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 30 mm to 25 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 77% to 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 7 sunny days during the month.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in February as the weather gets better.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 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 increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Merida based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 16% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 31 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 5 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how January 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 January in Merida?

This is the weather in Merida in January 2023:
1 January
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+88°F
2 January
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+90°F
3 January
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+90°F
4 January
☁️
+91°F
5 January
☀️
+88°F
6 January
☁️
+85°F
7 January
☀️
+86°F
8 January
☀️
+88°F
9 January
☁️
+85°F
10 January
☀️
+85°F
11 January
☀️
+87°F
12 January
☀️
+88°F
13 January
☀️
+80°F
14 January
☁️
+76°F
15 January
☀️
+83°F
16 January
☀️
+87°F
17 January
☀️
+89°F
18 January
☀️
+90°F
19 January
☁️
+90°F
20 January
☁️
+92°F
21 January
☁️
+90°F
22 January
☀️
+93°F
23 January
☁️
+92°F
24 January
☀️
+90°F
25 January
☀️
+92°F
26 January
🌧️
+80°F
27 January
☁️
+75°F
28 January
☁️
+86°F
29 January
☀️
+91°F
30 January
☀️
+90°F
31 January
☀️
+90°F
In January 2023 Merida had 19 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +75°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 42%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 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 January 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 January:

Is January a good time to visit Merida?

January 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 January?

January 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 January?

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

Is it sunny in Merida in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Merida in January, 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.