ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Charlotte vs Hilton Head: weather in April
Essentially a tie in April: Charlotte is 36% clear historically, Hilton Head is 38% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 73°F vs 74°F. Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
Charlotte
NC
- Clear days, April
- 36%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 73°F
- Early April (1st–15th)
- 30%
- Late April (16th–end)
- 42%
- Rain frequency
- 29% of days
Hilton Head
SC
- Clear days, April
- 38%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 74°F
- Early April (1st–15th)
- 31%
- Late April (16th–end)
- 44%
- Rain frequency
- 28% of days
Frequently asked
Is Charlotte or Hilton Head warmer in April?
Hilton Head runs warmer by day in April. Charlotte averages highs of 73°F (highs n=240 days); Hilton Head averages highs of 74°F (highs n=240 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Charlotte or Hilton Head in April?
Days with measurable rain: Charlotte 29%, Hilton Head 28% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in April, Charlotte or Hilton Head?
Essentially a tie in April: Charlotte is 36% clear historically, Hilton Head is 38% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 73°F vs 74°F. Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
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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.