🇺🇸 Chicago vs Mérida 🇲🇽

Chicago, United States vs Mérida, Mexico — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Mérida is the warmer of the two — about 18 degrees warmer on average across the year. Chicago is drier, with roughly 10 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Chicago🇲🇽 Mérida
Avg annual high
14°C
32°C
Hottest month
July · 26°C
April · 35°C
Coldest monthFebruary (-7°C low)January (19°C low)
Rainy days / year
194
204
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Best months to visitMay, June, SeptemberJanuary, February, December

🇺🇸 Chicago

Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (26°C), coldest lows in February (-7°C).

🇲🇽 Mérida

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in April (35°C), coldest lows in January (19°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chicago or Mérida warmer?

Mérida is warmer overall, averaging about 18 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Chicago or Mérida?

Mérida is rainier — Chicago sees about 10 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Chicago vs Mérida?

Chicago is best around May, June, September; Mérida is best around January, February, December.

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