If you plan to visit Merida in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +97°F during the day and approximately 6 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 15 rainy days in the month and around 56 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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May is usually the hottest month of the year in Merida;
Average weather
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+97°F
Avg. max. temperature
+59°F
Min.
+108°F
Max.
56 mm
Total precipitation
67%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Merida has OK weather in May.
Average temperature in Merida in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Merida for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +102°F during the day to a minimum of +61°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +97°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +95°F to +95°F.
Is Merida warm or cold in May?
Merida is typically hot in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +95°F to +97°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +72°F to +75°F.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
May is the hottest month in Merida, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Merida in May
Merida weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+95°F
+97°F
+93°F
Min. temperature
+54°F
+59°F
+68°F
Max. temperature
+108°F
+108°F
+106°F
Rainfall
26 mm
56 mm
136 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
65%
67%
76%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1011 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
9
6
1
Cloudy days
12
10
4
Rainy days
9
15
24
Snowy days
0
0
0
May typically has worse weather conditions compared to April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +95°F to +97°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 26 mm to 56 mm.Humidity rises from 65% to 67%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 9 sunny days in April to 6 in May.
Wind speed in Merida in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Merida is gradually increasing during May, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Merida based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 29% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 29 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 9 rainy days during May, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how May 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 May in Merida?
This is the weather in Merida in May 2023:
1 May
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+94°F
2 May
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+97°F
3 May
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+99°F
4 May
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+100°F
5 May
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+103°F
6 May
☀️
+101°F
7 May
☁️
+100°F
8 May
☀️
+100°F
9 May
☁️
+98°F
10 May
☀️
+100°F
11 May
☀️
+99°F
12 May
☀️
+100°F
13 May
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+101°F
14 May
☀️
+97°F
15 May
🌧️
+90°F
16 May
☀️
+93°F
17 May
☀️
+94°F
18 May
☁️
+97°F
19 May
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+95°F
20 May
☁️
+95°F
21 May
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+92°F
22 May
☁️
+94°F
23 May
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+94°F
24 May
☀️
+95°F
25 May
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+91°F
26 May
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+89°F
27 May
☀️
+92°F
28 May
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+95°F
29 May
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+96°F
30 May
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+97°F
31 May
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+94°F
In May 2023 Merida had 19 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +97°F, with an absolute maximum of +102°F and a minimum of +90°F. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 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 May 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 May:
Is May a good time to visit Merida?
It’s always a good time to visit Merida, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Merida in May?
Absolutely, May is hot in Merida. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Merida rainy in May?
Merida is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Merida in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Merida in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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.