Consorcio de la Ciudad Monumental de Mérida

Monument Organization managing Mérida's monumental Roman heritage

The management consortium for Mérida’s monumental zone overseeing extensive Roman archaeology; tourists come for the Roman theatre, amphitheatre and well‑preserved urban ruins.

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Consorcio de la Ciudad Monumental de Mérida
Consorcio de la Ciudad Monumental de Mérida, Mérida, Extremadura, Spain
38.9183, -6.3395
Site hours vary by institution (Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida: Tue-Sun 9am-8pm approx.)

How to Get to Consorcio de la Ciudad Monumental de Mérida #

Mérida is accessible by road from Badajoz and from Seville; the city is on regional rail routes. The main archaeological sites are within walking distance of Mérida’s center; follow tourist signage to Roman theatre, amphitheatre, and museums.

Tips for Visiting Consorcio de la Ciudad Monumental de Mérida #

  • Allow time to walk the archaeological zones-museums and onsite panels can be distant from parking areas.
  • Visit the Roman theatre early to avoid mid-day glare and to hear the acoustics more clearly.
  • Combine the visit with Mérida's Roman ruins for a fuller sense of the city's historic reach.

Best Time to Visit Consorcio de la Ciudad Monumental de Mérida #

Best in spring and autumn for comfortable exploration of archaeological sites; summer is very hot.

Spring/Autumn
Mar-May, Sep-Oct · 10-25°C
Comfortable temperatures for exploring ruins and outdoor sites.
Summer
Jun-Aug · 25-38°C
Hot; early starts recommended for outdoor visits.

Weather & Climate near Consorcio de la Ciudad Monumental de Mérida #

Climate

Consorcio de la Ciudad Monumental de Mérida's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 35°C. Moderate rainfall (532 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
46°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
16°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).

88 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
12° 25°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
14.1h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
15° 30°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.6h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 35°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 6 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
18° 35°
34%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
14.4h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 6 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
18° 34°
34%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
13.5h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
16° 30°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).

83 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 24°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.1h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 88 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
14°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

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