ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Asheville vs Puerto Vallarta: weather in May
Puerto Vallarta is the clear winner for sun in May: 93% of days historically clear versus just 26% in Asheville — a 67-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Asheville also sees measurably more rain than Puerto Vallarta this month (43% vs 3% of days). This isn't close.
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
Puerto Vallarta
Mexico
- Clear days, May
- 93%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 85°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 98%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 88%
- Rain frequency
- 3% of days
Frequently asked
Is Asheville or Puerto Vallarta warmer in May?
Puerto Vallarta runs warmer by day in May. Asheville averages highs of 74°F (highs n=248 days); Puerto Vallarta averages highs of 85°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Asheville or Puerto Vallarta in May?
Asheville is measurably wetter than Puerto Vallarta. Days with measurable rain: Asheville 43%, Puerto Vallarta 3% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in May, Asheville or Puerto Vallarta?
Puerto Vallarta is the clear winner for sun in May: 93% of days historically clear versus just 26% in Asheville — a 67-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Asheville also sees measurably more rain than Puerto Vallarta this month (43% vs 3% 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.