Month guide · Mérida, Spain
Mérida in August: weather and what to expect
August highs in Mérida are now 2.4°C warmer than in 1991-2000. In August, Mérida averages highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C, with about 1 rainy day and 6 mm of rain. Highs are about the same as in July and 5°C warmer than in September. Crowds in Extremadura are at their peak.
Is August a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Mérida in August yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Outdoor activity at middayAverage highs of 34°C
Daily highs through August
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs fall about 2°C over the month. A day above 40°C happens in roughly 1 August in 3; nights below 15°C in about 1 in 6.
August in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in August 2027
No national or regional public holidays.
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in August
Where is warm in August →| Place | High | Rain days | From Mérida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanueva del Río y Minas, Andalusia | 36°C | 1 | 151 km |
| Cantillana, Andalusia | 36°C | 1 | 152 km |
| Villaverde del Río, Andalusia | 36°C | 1 | 153 km |
| Burguillos, Andalusia | 35°C | 1 | 152 km |
| La Puebla de los Infantes, Andalusia | 35°C | 1 | 151 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer August. Distances are in a straight line.
How August is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandAugust highs are 2.4°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and August rainfall is down about 40% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Mérida in August
Is August a good time to visit Mérida?
It is less suited to outdoor activity at midday (average highs of 34°C).
How warm is Mérida in August?
Average highs are 34°C and lows 20°C. July averages 34°C and September 29°C.
Does it rain much in Mérida in August?
About 1 day has at least 1 mm of rain, with 6 mm in total over the month.
Is Mérida busy in August?
In August 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Extremadura were the busiest month of the year, which we count as peak. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.
How long are the days in Mérida in August?
About 13 h 44 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.
Sources
Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology