Eastern Visayas, Philippines
Merida
Merida is a town in Eastern Visayas, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 32,373 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population32,373
Local time23:49
10.91° N, 124.54° EElevation 5 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code6540October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month279mm
Sea this month30°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Merida at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:32 · 17:2211 h 50 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:06Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in May
Coolest month24°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthDecember
270 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
89 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Monuments nearby1+
within 59 km
Weather in Merida
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 11 km/h · humidity 86%
Today22 Oct32°27°4.6 mm
Fri23 Oct29°26°13.6 mm
Sat24 Oct28°25°16.5 mm
Sun25 Oct30°25°3.8 mm
Mon26 Oct31°24°8.1 mm
Tue27 Oct32°23°3 mm
Wed28 Oct28°23°15.6 mm
Thu29 Oct27°23°11.3 mm
Fri30 Oct27°24°12.3 mm
Sat31 Oct30°24°5.4 mm
When to go to Merida
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 49 | 50 | 50 | 46 | 40 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 40 | 43 | 47 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 217 | 177 | 131 | 89 | 137 | 222 | 271 | 252 | 312 | 279 | 271 | 270 |
| Wet days | 29 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Merida
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Merida
Outdoors around Merida
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
LLCIGolf courses
1.7 kmMangrove WatchtowerViewpoints
4.3 kmNature around Merida
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Merida
Earthquakes around Merida
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days5magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950187magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record64within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.1Sagbayan 5 km ↘2013 · 123 km
6.9Bogo 16 km ↗2025 · 54 km
6.8Anda 13 km →1990 · 130 km
6.6Tagapul-an 4 km ↙2020 · 132 km
Tropical storms · Merida
Towns and villages around Merida
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Betaog0.7 kmJunan0.9 kmGuinobatan1.2 kmHacienda Carlota1.6 kmGilogetan1.7 kmLibertad1.7 kmNamanoc2.1 kmCanmute2.3 kmMahalit2.5 kmLibas3.3 kmGuinobatan3.7 kmLebok4.4 kmCalunasan4.6 kmCalunangan5 kmLundag5.4 kmQuinayaban5.5 kmBinaqbag5.6 kmCan Unzo6 kmMagsanga6.2 kmBiasong6.3 kmCapasanan6.4 kmHunan6.5 kmBanahaw6.7 kmApale6.7 kmPuerto Bello7.1 kmTubud7.8 kmCataguan8 kmTolingon8 kmBinuhay8.2 kmMagsanga8.3 kmBilwang8.3 kmBinobon8.7 kmCalunasan8.8 kmAnislag9 kmMatlang9.2 kmTaloan9.5 kmMahubay9.5 kmLibertad9.6 kmSogod9.9 kmSan Juan10 kmIpil10 kmLundag10 kmCalapocan11 kmBelen11 kmSanta Cruz11 kmCangao11 kmCatambuan11 kmIsabel11 kmBilaran12 kmBilaran12 kmCatigahan12 kmMargen12 kmCabaliwan12 kmLanepga12 kmLao12 kmJalubon12 kmNaugngan12 kmKatambuan13 kmIpil13 kmTinoyuan13 kmNaugan13 kmSan Isidro13 kmOrmoc13 kmCogon-Cumbado13 kmCan-adying13 kmSumanga13 kmPunta13 kmTabonoc13 kmSan Antonio13 kmBantiqui13 kmCaugo13 kmAgubay14 kmTugbong14 kmRizal14 kmMonte Rico14 kmMontebello14 kmMonte-Alegre14 kmMaticaa14 kmMahayag14 kmLinao14 km
Merida from above
Around Merida17 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lake Danao, Eastern VisayasNature25 kmPonson IslandNature16 kmCabgan Island, Eastern VisayasNature18 kmGumalac IslandNature20 kmPoro ShoalNature23 kmTaboc IslandNature23 kmMount PangasuganMountain35 kmCancajanagMountain32 kmMahagnao VolcanoMountain35 kmIsabel RORO WarfFerry port9.6 kmPilarFerry port12 kmOrmocPlace13 kmIsabelPlace11 kmPalomponPlace23 kmAlbueraPlace17 kmPilarPlace12 kmBalogoPlace19 km
Postal code
6540
Getting to Merida
Daniel Z. Romualdez AirportTAC
64 kmMactan Cebu International AirportCEB
90 kmCalbayog AirportCYP
129 kmIsabel RORO WarfFerry port
9.6 kmPilarOrmoc · Tudela
12 kmPlaces near Merida
Places with a climate like Merida
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Merida?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Merida.
What is the hottest month in Merida?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Merida?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Merida?
December is the wettest month with about 270 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Merida?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 28°C.
What is the postal code of Merida?
The postal code of Merida is 6540.