December is not one of the recommended months for Mérida
The months the guide recommends are May and October.
In December, the average high is 14.4 °C and the low 4.9 °C. It rains 8.2 days and there are 114 hours of sun (Badajoz Aeropuerto (about 50 km away), AEMET 1981-2010).
Compared with the recommended months, December has a lower average high (14.4 °C against 24.9 °C), fewer hours of sun (114 against 249), and lower hotel occupancy (47% against 62%).
- Weather
- High 14.4 °C · low 4.9 °C · 8.2 rainy days
- Hotel occupancy
- 47% (yearly average: 56%)
- Daylight
- 08:37 to 18:04 (9 h 27 min)
- Public holidays
- 3
Activities in Mérida
Cáceres: A City of 3 Cultures Free Walking Tour
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Monfragüe Tour
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Caceres Private Tour
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The weather in Mérida in December
AEMET climate normals (1981-2010) from the Badajoz Aeropuerto (about 50 km away) station: averages over many years, not a forecast. The station may be far from the destination, so it is a reference rather than an exact measure.
December against the rest of the year
| December | Recommended months (average) | Year (average) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. high (°C) | 14.4 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Rainy days (≥ 1 mm) | 8.2 | 6.3 | 4.9 |
| Hours of sunshine | 114 | 249 | 238 |
In November, the average high is 18.2 °C with 7.3 rainy days; in January, 14.0 °C with 6.6 rainy days.
All 12 months
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. high (°C) | 14.0 | 16.1 | 20.1 | 21.6 | 25.7 | 31.4 | 34.8 | 34.5 | 30.5 | 24.1 | 18.2 | 14.4 |
| Avg. low (°C) | 3.3 | 4.5 | 6.6 | 8.7 | 11.6 | 15.5 | 17.3 | 17.3 | 15.2 | 11.5 | 7.2 | 4.9 |
| Rainy days (≥ 1 mm) | 6.6 | 6.0 | 4.9 | 7.0 | 5.6 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 3.2 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 8.2 |
| Hours of sunshine | 146 | 163 | 226 | 244 | 292 | 335 | 376 | 342 | 260 | 206 | 155 | 114 |
AEMET climate normals at the Badajoz Aeropuerto (about 50 km away) station, 1981-2010. Source: AEMET · Valores climatológicos normales ↗
Hotel occupancy and rates in Mérida in December
Hotel occupancy by beds was 47% in December 2025. The yearly average was 56%; the busiest month was August (77%) and the quietest, January (26%).
The average daily rate (ADR) was €74 per occupied room per night in December 2025, against €73 for the year on average.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy (%) | 26 | 49 | 51 | 64 | 63 | 58 | 65 | 77 | 60 | 60 | 47 | 47 |
| Average rate (€) | 72 | 65 | 66 | 77 | 75 | 74 | 81 | 85 | 70 | 71 | 67 | 74 |
INE data for the Mérida tourist point, hotels only. It is a statistical average of the hotels there, not a booking price.
Occupancy: INE, Hotel Occupancy Survey, occupancy by beds (hotels, 2025) ↗ · Average rate: INE, Hotel Industry Profitability Indicators, average daily rate (hotels, 2025) ↗
Where to stay in Mérida in December
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Sunrise and sunset in Mérida in December
On 15 December the sun rises at 08:37 and sets at 18:04 (local time): 9 h 27 min of daylight.
For comparison: on 15 June there are 14 h 53 min of daylight and on 15 December, 9 h 27 min.
Astronomical calculation from the destination’s coordinates (NOAA solar equations). It can be off by a couple of minutes.
Public holidays in December 2026
Public holidays in the 2026 work calendar that apply to Mérida (Extremadura):
- Monday, December 7: Monday after Constitution Day (national)
- Tuesday, December 8: Immaculate Conception (national)
- Friday, December 25: Christmas Day (national)
Local holidays, up to two per municipality, are set by each town council and published in the regional or provincial official gazette: they are not included here.
Mérida in December: what the guide says
The Mérida guide does not list seasonal rules or events specific to December. Opening hours and bookings are in the full guide.
More ideas in Mérida
Mérida Private Tour
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Horseback Ride in Cáceres
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Plasencia Private Tour
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Mérida month by month
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Sources for this page
Weather: AEMET · Valores climatológicos normales, Badajoz Aeropuerto (about 50 km away) station, 1981-2010. Occupancy: INE, Hotel Occupancy Survey, occupancy by beds (hotels, 2025). Average rate: INE, Hotel Industry Profitability Indicators, average daily rate (hotels, 2025). Public holidays: BOE, list of public holidays for 2026. Daylight: astronomical calculation from the destination’s coordinates. Opening hours, rules and events: the Mérida guide and its sources.
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