Mérida, Venezuela: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Andean town with the world's highest cable car. Best for: hikers, adventurers.
The best months for vitamin D in Mérida are January, July to September, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from February to June and from October to December.
Mérida month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 7.8 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 26°C | 9/30 |
| February | Bad weather | 7.6 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 25°C | 20/30 |
| March | Bad weather | 8.2 h | 9.4 | 6 min | 26°C | 18/30 |
| April | Bad weather | 7.8 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 26°C | 23/30 |
| May | Bad weather | 7.7 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 26°C | 23/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 8.0 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 26°C | 21/30 |
| July | Excellent | 8.1 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 26°C | 16/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.3 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 27°C | 16/30 |
| September | Excellent | 8.0 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 28°C | 14/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 8.0 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 26°C | 18/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 7.1 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 24°C | 26/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 7.3 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 25°C | 23/30 |
Sun window is the number of hours a day with UV Index 2.5 or higher. Full dose is the minutes at midday for about 1,000 IU of vitamin D with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III. Rainy days are days with at least 1 mm out of 30.
What to expect in Mérida
Andean town with the world's highest cable car. Warm all year, with the rainy season from May to November. Check government travel advice before planning, as safety and services can be difficult. Bring cash in US dollars.
In Mérida afternoon highs average from 24°C in November to 28°C in September. The wettest month is November (about 26 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is January (9). Midday UV peaks at 9.4 in March, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
A charming university town in the Andes mountains, popular for outdoor activities. (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
This place is inland, so it does not count towards the country rating.
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Questions about Mérida
When is the best time to visit Mérida for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Mérida are January, July to September, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Mérida?
Afternoon highs average from 24°C in November to 28°C in September. The wettest month is November, with about 26 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Mérida?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from February to June and from October to December.