Roman Theatre
The Roman Theatre is a Roman theatre in Mérida and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also designated as a bien de interés cultural.
Planning a visit
The weather in Mérida is warmest in July and August, with daily highs reaching about 34 °C and 33 °C. These months are also the driest, with only about 1 day of rain. For cooler temperatures, visit in January or February when highs are between 13 °C and 15 °C.
To reach the site, you can fly into Badajoz Airport, which is 42 km away, or Seville Airport, located 171 km from the site. Mérida is 281 km from Madrid. While visiting the theatre, you can also see the National Museum of Roman Art, which is 0.2 km away, or the Acueducto de los Milagros, located 1.3 km from the theatre.
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.
