ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Cartagena vs Orlando: weather in April
Orlando is the clear winner for sun in April: 44% of days historically clear versus just 10% in Cartagena — a 34-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Cartagena also sees measurably more rain than Orlando this month (50% vs 35% of days). This isn't close.
Cartagena
Colombia
- Clear days, April
- 10%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 90°F
- Early April (1st–15th)
- 12%
- Late April (16th–end)
- 8%
- Rain frequency
- 50% of days
Orlando
FL
- Clear days, April
- 44%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 84°F
- Early April (1st–15th)
- 36%
- Late April (16th–end)
- 53%
- Rain frequency
- 35% of days
Frequently asked
Is Cartagena or Orlando warmer in April?
Cartagena runs warmer by day in April. Cartagena averages highs of 90°F (highs n=240 days); Orlando averages highs of 84°F (highs n=240 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Cartagena or Orlando in April?
Cartagena is measurably wetter than Orlando. Days with measurable rain: Cartagena 50%, Orlando 35% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in April, Cartagena or Orlando?
Orlando is the clear winner for sun in April: 44% of days historically clear versus just 10% in Cartagena — a 34-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Cartagena also sees measurably more rain than Orlando this month (50% vs 35% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Cartagena vs Orlando 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.