May is one of the recommended months for Mérida
The months the guide recommends are May and October. May is one of them.
In May, the average high is 25.7 °C and the low 11.6 °C. It rains 5.6 days and there are 292 hours of sun (Badajoz Aeropuerto (about 50 km away), AEMET 1981-2010).
Compared with the yearly average, May has more hours of sun (292 against 238) and higher hotel occupancy (63% against 56%).
- Weather
- High 25.7 °C · low 11.6 °C · 5.6 rainy days
- Hotel occupancy
- 63% (yearly average: 56%)
- Daylight
- 07:12 to 21:31 (14 h 19 min)
- Public holidays
- 1
Activities in Mérida
Cáceres: A City of 3 Cultures Free Walking Tour
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Monfragüe Tour
from €75
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Caceres Private Tour
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The weather in Mérida in May
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.
May against the rest of the year
| May | Recommended months (average) | Year (average) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. high (°C) | 25.7 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Rainy days (≥ 1 mm) | 5.6 | 6.3 | 4.9 |
| Hours of sunshine | 292 | 249 | 238 |
In April, the average high is 21.6 °C with 7.0 rainy days; in June, 31.4 °C with 2.2 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 May
Hotel occupancy by beds was 63% in May 2025. The yearly average was 56%; the busiest month was August (77%) and the quietest, January (26%).
The average daily rate (ADR) was €75 per occupied room per night in May 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 May
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Sunrise and sunset in Mérida in May
On 15 May the sun rises at 07:12 and sets at 21:31 (local time): 14 h 19 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 May 2026
Public holidays in the 2026 work calendar that apply to Mérida (Extremadura):
- Friday, May 1: Labour 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 May: what the guide says
The Mérida guide does not list seasonal rules or events specific to May. Opening hours and bookings are in the full guide.
More ideas in Mérida
Mérida Private Tour
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Horseback Ride in Cáceres
from €25
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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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