Mérida's Climate
Mérida, the capital of Yucatán state, sits on the flat limestone plain of northern Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, not far from the Gulf of Mexico coast, and has a hot tropical savanna climate. Temperatures stay high year-round, with daytime highs usually 30–36°C; the hottest months are April and May, when it can top 38°C with humidity that feels oppressive. The rainy season (June–October) brings frequent afternoon showers and thunderstorms and overlaps the Atlantic hurricane season. The cooler dry season (November–February) is the most pleasant time of year.