ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Asheville vs Puerto Vallarta: weather in March
Puerto Vallarta is the clear winner for sun in March: 99% of days historically clear versus just 3% in Asheville — a 96-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Asheville also sees measurably more rain than Puerto Vallarta this month (34% vs 0% of days). This isn't close.
Asheville
NC
- Clear days, March
- 3%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 59°F
- Early March (1st–15th)
- 1%
- Late March (16th–end)
- 5%
- Rain frequency
- 34% of days
Puerto Vallarta
Mexico
- Clear days, March
- 99%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 80°F
- Early March (1st–15th)
- 98%
- Late March (16th–end)
- 99%
- Rain frequency
- 0% of days
Frequently asked
Is Asheville or Puerto Vallarta warmer in March?
Puerto Vallarta runs warmer by day in March. Asheville averages highs of 59°F (highs n=248 days); Puerto Vallarta averages highs of 80°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Asheville or Puerto Vallarta in March?
Asheville is measurably wetter than Puerto Vallarta. Days with measurable rain: Asheville 34%, Puerto Vallarta 0% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in March, Asheville or Puerto Vallarta?
Puerto Vallarta is the clear winner for sun in March: 99% of days historically clear versus just 3% in Asheville — a 96-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Asheville also sees measurably more rain than Puerto Vallarta this month (34% 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.