January weather forecast
Merida, Mexico

The Santa Ana Church in Merida, Mexico, surrounded by beautiful flowers and palm trees
The Santa Ana Church in Merida, Mexico, surrounded by beautiful flowers and palm trees

January

Weather in January

Merida kicks off the New Year with a temperate climate. January continues to demonstrate a pattern of high humidity with a relative average of 73%. The rainfall is moderate, making the city humid and mildly warm but the temperatures remain pleasant and reasonably warm. The daylight hours remain sparse, indicating shorter days. Enjoying outdoor activities is a breeze; however, carrying an umbrella might be a good idea.

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 28.1°C (82.6°F) and a low of 18.6°C (65.5°F).

Heat index

In January, the average heat index is estimated at a tropical 31°C (87.8°F). Enduring exposure and unrelenting activity might cause a state of weariness, potentially leading to heat cramps.
Keep in mind the heat index values are meant for areas in shade and with light wind. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

In January, in Merida, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout January, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is accumulated. In Merida, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.3 days and collects up to 536mm (21.1") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 in January translates into these instructions:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?
The month of January, characterized by an average high of 28.1°C (82.6°F) and a low of 18.6°C (65.5°F), is recognized as the coldest.
Is it hot during January?
In Merida, 28.1°C (82.6°F) is the average high-temperature and 18.6°C (65.5°F) is the average low-temperature during January. In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 31°C (87.8°F).
What is the average humidity in January in Merida?
The average relative humidity in January is 73%.
How much does it rain in January?
In Merida, during January, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in January?
In January, the average day length is 11h and 2min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Merida?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, in Merida, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in January?
In Merida, Mexico, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.9h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Merida?
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
What is the UV index intensity in January?
The average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average visibility
Average temperature in January - Merida, Mexico
Average temperature in January
Merida, Mexico
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (35.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (24.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.6°C).

Average pressure in January - Merida, Mexico
Average pressure in January
Merida, Mexico
  • Average pressure in January: 1017.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1011.9mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Merida, Mexico
Average wind speed in January
Merida, Mexico
  • Average wind speed in January: 14.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (16.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (10.6km/h).

Average humidity in January - Merida, Mexico
Average humidity in January
Merida, Mexico
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and October (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (63%).

Average rainfall in January - Merida, Mexico
Average rainfall in January
Merida, Mexico
  • Average rainfall in January: 26mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (99mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (12mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Merida, Mexico
Average rainfall days in January
Merida, Mexico
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (20.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and March (7.2 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Merida, Mexico
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Merida, Mexico
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January - Merida, Mexico
Average sunshine days in January
Merida, Mexico
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (8.5 days).

Average UV index in January - Merida, Mexico
Average UV index in January
Merida, Mexico
  • Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in January - Merida, Mexico
Average cloud cover in January
Merida, Mexico
  • Average cloud cover in January: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 36).
The months with the least cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January - Merida, Mexico
Average visibility in January
Merida, Mexico
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May and June (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (8km).

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