ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Asheville vs Belize: weather in May
Asheville edges out Belize for sun in May: 26% clear historically versus 9% (8-year ERA5 average, a 17-point gap). Belize also sees measurably more rain than Asheville this month (66% vs 43% of days). Both are viable — Asheville is the safer bet.
Asheville
NC
- Clear days, May
- 26%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 74°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 21%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 30%
- Rain frequency
- 43% of days
Belize
Belize
- Clear days, May
- 9%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 87°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 10%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 8%
- Rain frequency
- 66% of days
Frequently asked
Is Asheville or Belize warmer in May?
Belize runs warmer by day in May. Asheville averages highs of 74°F (highs n=248 days); Belize averages highs of 87°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Asheville or Belize in May?
Belize is measurably wetter than Asheville. Days with measurable rain: Asheville 43%, Belize 66% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in May, Asheville or Belize?
Asheville edges out Belize for sun in May: 26% clear historically versus 9% (8-year ERA5 average, a 17-point gap). Belize also sees measurably more rain than Asheville this month (66% vs 43% of days). Both are viable — Asheville is the safer bet.
Compare Asheville vs Belize 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.