Yucatán weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Yucatán, Mexico. Like most weather services, we show Yucatán at one spot: Mérida, its largest city. At 3:45 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 29°C (84°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM (1.9 mm total). Best months for weather: Nov–Mar.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 62%
- Chance of rain
- 37%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM (1.9 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–MarOff season May–Jun, Aug–Sep
About Mérida weather
Is it raining in Mérida right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 29° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM (1.9 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Mérida this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 31–32° and lows of 23–23°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Wednesday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Mérida lately?
In the past 7 days, Mérida had 2 rainy days and 5.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Mérida?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Yucatán weather by month
When is the best time to visit Yucatán?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Yucatán is Nov–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Jun, Aug–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 29°C (84°F) in January to 35°C (96°F) in May.
What is the rainiest month in Yucatán?
September is the wettest month, with about 188 mm (7.4 in) of rain on average. March is the driest, with about 20 mm (0.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Yucatán?
May is the warmest, with average highs of 35°C (96°F) and lows of 24°C (74°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F).
Does Yucatán have a rainy season?
Yes. Jun, Aug–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Yucatán weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Mérida), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Yucatán
Weather can differ a lot within Yucatán: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mérida | Nov–Mar | Jun, Aug–Sep | 29–35°C | 1,045 mm |
| Kanasín | Nov–Mar | Jun, Aug–Sep | 29–35°C | 1,045 mm |
| Valladolid | Nov–Mar | Jun, Aug–Oct | 28–34°C | 1,250 mm |
| Tizimín | Nov–Mar | Jun, Aug–Sep | 28–35°C | 1,171 mm |
| Umán | Nov–Apr | Jun, Sep | 27–33°C | 919 mm |
| Progreso | Nov–Apr | None | 25–29°C | 707 mm |
| Ticul | Nov–Mar | Jun, Aug–Sep | 29–36°C | 1,170 mm |
| Tecax | Nov–Mar | Jun, Aug–Sep | 28–36°C | 1,195 mm |
| Hunucmá | Nov–Mar | Jun, Sep | 27–33°C | 919 mm |
| Motul | Nov–Mar | Jun, Aug–Sep | 29–35°C | 1,045 mm |
| Oxkutzkab | Nov–Mar | Jun, Aug–Sep | 29–36°C | 1,170 mm |
| Peto | Nov–Mar | Jun, Aug–Oct | 28–35°C | 1,210 mm |