October is one of the recommended months for Mérida
The months the guide recommends are May and October. October is one of them.
In October, the average high is 24.1 °C and the low 11.5 °C. It rains 7.0 days and there are 206 hours of sun (Badajoz Aeropuerto (about 50 km away), AEMET 1981-2010).
Compared with the yearly average, October has more rainy days (7.0 against 4.9) and fewer hours of sun (206 against 238).
- Weather
- High 24.1 °C · low 11.5 °C · 7.0 rainy days
- Hotel occupancy
- 60% (yearly average: 56%)
- Daylight
- 08:35 to 19:46 (11 h 11 min)
- Public holidays
- 1
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 October
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.
October against the rest of the year
| October | Recommended months (average) | Year (average) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. high (°C) | 24.1 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Rainy days (≥ 1 mm) | 7.0 | 6.3 | 4.9 |
| Hours of sunshine | 206 | 249 | 238 |
In September, the average high is 30.5 °C with 3.2 rainy days; in November, 18.2 °C with 7.3 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 October
Hotel occupancy by beds was 60% in October 2025. The yearly average was 56%; the busiest month was August (77%) and the quietest, January (26%).
The average daily rate (ADR) was €71 per occupied room per night in October 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 October
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Sunrise and sunset in Mérida in October
On 15 October the sun rises at 08:35 and sets at 19:46 (local time): 11 h 11 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 October 2026
Public holidays in the 2026 work calendar that apply to Mérida (Extremadura):
- Monday, October 12: National Day of Spain (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 October: what the guide says
The Mérida guide does not list seasonal rules or events specific to October. 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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