ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Charlotte vs Huatulco: weather in March
Huatulco is the clear winner for sun in March: 75% of days historically clear versus just 11% in Charlotte — a 64-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Charlotte also sees measurably more rain than Huatulco this month (34% vs 8% of days). This isn't close.
Charlotte
NC
- Clear days, March
- 11%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 64°F
- Early March (1st–15th)
- 8%
- Late March (16th–end)
- 13%
- Rain frequency
- 34% of days
Huatulco
Mexico
- Clear days, March
- 75%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 90°F
- Early March (1st–15th)
- 78%
- Late March (16th–end)
- 73%
- Rain frequency
- 8% of days
Frequently asked
Is Charlotte or Huatulco warmer in March?
Huatulco runs warmer by day in March. Charlotte averages highs of 64°F (highs n=248 days); Huatulco averages highs of 90°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Charlotte or Huatulco in March?
Charlotte is measurably wetter than Huatulco. Days with measurable rain: Charlotte 34%, Huatulco 8% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in March, Charlotte or Huatulco?
Huatulco is the clear winner for sun in March: 75% of days historically clear versus just 11% in Charlotte — a 64-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Charlotte also sees measurably more rain than Huatulco this month (34% vs 8% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Charlotte vs Huatulco 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.