Month guide · Mérida, Spain
Mérida in January: weather and what to expect
January is the coldest month of the year in Mérida. January highs in Mérida are now 0.9°C warmer than in 1991-2000. In January, Mérida averages highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C, with about 8 rainy days and 52 mm of rain. Crowds in Extremadura are low.
Is January a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Mérida in January yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.
Daily highs through January
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs stay about the same through the month.
January in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in January 2027
- 1 Jan New Year's Day
- 6 Jan Epiphany
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in January
Where is warm in January →| Place | High | Rain days | From Mérida |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Rinconada, Andalusia | 16°C | 7 | 162 km |
| La Algaba, Andalusia | 16°C | 7 | 164 km |
| Alcalá del Río, Andalusia | 16°C | 7 | 159 km |
| Gelves, Andalusia | 16°C | 7 | 178 km |
| Coria del Río, Andalusia | 16°C | 7 | 183 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer January. Distances are in a straight line.
How January is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandJanuary highs are 0.9°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and January rainfall is down about 20% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in January went from 0 to 0.6 a year on average.
Questions about Mérida in January
How warm is Mérida in January?
Average highs are 13°C and lows 4°C. December averages 14°C and February 15°C.
Does it rain much in Mérida in January?
About 8 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 52 mm in total over the month.
Is Mérida busy in January?
In January 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Extremadura were about 30% of the busiest month, which we count as low. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.
How long are the days in Mérida in January?
About 9 h 43 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