National Museum of Roman Art Museo Nacional de Arte Romano
Mérida, Spain UNESCO World Heritage Site
The National Museum of Roman Art in Mérida is an art and national museum established in 1986. It is part of the Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida, which holds UNESCO World Heritage Site status, and was designed by architect Rafael Moneo.
Planning a visit
Mérida experiences hot summers with temperatures reaching 34 °C in July and 33 °C in August, making spring and autumn more comfortable for sightseeing. Winters are mild, with average highs of 13 °C to 14 °C, though rainfall is highest from October to December. Badajoz Airport is the nearest arrival point at 42 km away, while Seville Airport is 171 km away. The museum is located 281 km from Madrid.
You can combine a visit to the museum with nearby sites such as the Roman Theatre, located 0.2 km away, or the Acueducto de los Milagros, which is 1.1 km away. The museum covers an area of 0.004 km2.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 34 °C. The wettest is December, with about 79 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 13 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 23 | 17 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 58 | 50 | 37 | 55 | 43 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 30 | 66 | 75 | 79 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
