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ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data

Austin vs Puerto Rico: weather in February

Essentially a tie in February: Austin is 15% clear historically, Puerto Rico is 15% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 65°F vs 82°F. Puerto Rico also sees measurably more rain than Austin this month (63% vs 37% of days). Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.

What you are reading: 8-year historical averages, not a forecast. Either destination can still surprise you this specific February. For the actual forecast right now, each destination links to its live page below.

Austin

TX

Clear days, February
15%
Sample size
n=226 days
Avg high
65°F
Early February (1st–15th)
11%
Late February (16th–end)
20%
Rain frequency
37% of days

Puerto Rico

PR

Clear days, February
15%
Sample size
n=226 days
Avg high
82°F
Early February (1st–15th)
12%
Late February (16th–end)
19%
Rain frequency
63% of days

Frequently asked

Is Austin or Puerto Rico warmer in February?

Puerto Rico runs warmer by day in February. Austin averages highs of 65°F (highs n=226 days); Puerto Rico averages highs of 82°F (highs n=226 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.

Does it rain more in Austin or Puerto Rico in February?

Puerto Rico is measurably wetter than Austin. Days with measurable rain: Austin 37%, Puerto Rico 63% (n=226 and n=226 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.

Which is sunnier in February, Austin or Puerto Rico?

Essentially a tie in February: Austin is 15% clear historically, Puerto Rico is 15% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 65°F vs 82°F. Puerto Rico also sees measurably more rain than Austin this month (63% vs 37% of days). Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.

Compare Austin vs Puerto Rico 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.