Mexico

Mérida

Mérida is a cultural hub inland in Yucatán, Mexico. It is not a coastal diving city, and there is no direct access to the ocean from the city. Diving relevance is limited to nearby cenotes and freshwater diving options within the region, typically accessed via day trips from Mérida. Cenotes offer clear water and unique stalactite formations, and some centers in the area may provide introductory courses or guided dives for visitors staying in the city. If you’re aiming for offshore diving, you’d travel to the northern coast or popular cenote routes a couple of hours away.

Essential information for traveling in Mexico

About Mexico

Sea
Caribbean Sea, Gulf of California, Gulf of Mexi...
Timezone
America/Merida
Languages
ES
Demonym
Mexican
Phone prefix
+52

Practicalities

Currency
MXN
Voltage
127, 220
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
CUN CZM SJD LAP TIJ

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Mérida

Nearby Dive Sites (1)

Nearby Dive Centers (2)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Mérida

The best time to dive in Mérida

The best months to dive in Mérida are from August to October. Temperatures are confortable (27-28°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
23 °C 8/10
02 - Feb.
25 °C 8/10
03 - Mar.
27 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
28 °C 8/10
05 - May
31 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
29 °C 6/10
07 - Jul.
29 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
28 °C 6/10
09 - Sept.
28 °C 7/10
10 - Oct.
27 °C 7/10
11 - Nov.
25 °C 8/10
12 - Dec.
24 °C 8/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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