ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Asheville vs Puerto Vallarta: weather in April
Puerto Vallarta is the clear winner for sun in April: 99% of days historically clear versus just 19% in Asheville — a 80-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Asheville also sees measurably more rain than Puerto Vallarta this month (36% vs 0% of days). This isn't close.
Asheville
NC
- Clear days, April
- 19%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 66°F
- Early April (1st–15th)
- 12%
- Late April (16th–end)
- 26%
- Rain frequency
- 36% of days
Puerto Vallarta
Mexico
- Clear days, April
- 99%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 81°F
- Early April (1st–15th)
- 100%
- Late April (16th–end)
- 98%
- Rain frequency
- 0% of days
Frequently asked
Is Asheville or Puerto Vallarta warmer in April?
Puerto Vallarta runs warmer by day in April. Asheville averages highs of 66°F (highs n=240 days); Puerto Vallarta averages highs of 81°F (highs n=240 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Asheville or Puerto Vallarta in April?
Asheville is measurably wetter than Puerto Vallarta. Days with measurable rain: Asheville 36%, Puerto Vallarta 0% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in April, Asheville or Puerto Vallarta?
Puerto Vallarta is the clear winner for sun in April: 99% of days historically clear versus just 19% in Asheville — a 80-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Asheville also sees measurably more rain than Puerto Vallarta this month (36% vs 0% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Asheville vs Puerto Vallarta 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.