ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Aruba vs Charleston: weather in August
Aruba edges out Charleston for sun in August: 24% clear historically versus 12% (8-year ERA5 average, a 12-point gap). Charleston also sees measurably more rain than Aruba this month (62% vs 34% of days). Both are viable — Aruba is the safer bet.
Aruba
Aruba
- Clear days, August
- 24%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 88°F
- Early August (1st–15th)
- 25%
- Late August (16th–end)
- 23%
- Rain frequency
- 34% of days
Charleston
SC
- Clear days, August
- 12%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 85°F
- Early August (1st–15th)
- 11%
- Late August (16th–end)
- 12%
- Rain frequency
- 62% of days
Frequently asked
Is Aruba or Charleston warmer in August?
Aruba runs warmer by day in August. Aruba averages highs of 88°F (highs n=248 days); Charleston averages highs of 85°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Aruba or Charleston in August?
Charleston is measurably wetter than Aruba. Days with measurable rain: Aruba 34%, Charleston 62% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in August, Aruba or Charleston?
Aruba edges out Charleston for sun in August: 24% clear historically versus 12% (8-year ERA5 average, a 12-point gap). Charleston also sees measurably more rain than Aruba this month (62% vs 34% of days). Both are viable — Aruba is the safer bet.
Compare Aruba vs Charleston in another month
All percentages are historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, 8 full years (2018–2025). “Clear” means avg high ≥ 72 °F, precipitation < 1 mm, and a non-precipitation weather code. This is history, not a forecast. The live forecast for any destination is on its own page and may differ from the long-run average. Data from Open-Meteo.