ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Charlotte vs Huatulco: weather in October
Charlotte edges out Huatulco for sun in October: 35% clear historically versus 9% (8-year ERA5 average, a 26-point gap). Huatulco also sees measurably more rain than Charlotte this month (70% vs 23% of days). Both are viable — Charlotte is the safer bet.
Charlotte
NC
- Clear days, October
- 35%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 72°F
- Early October (1st–15th)
- 44%
- Late October (16th–end)
- 27%
- Rain frequency
- 23% of days
Huatulco
Mexico
- Clear days, October
- 9%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 84°F
- Early October (1st–15th)
- 10%
- Late October (16th–end)
- 9%
- Rain frequency
- 70% of days
Frequently asked
Is Charlotte or Huatulco warmer in October?
Huatulco runs warmer by day in October. Charlotte averages highs of 72°F (highs n=248 days); Huatulco averages highs of 84°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Charlotte or Huatulco in October?
Huatulco is measurably wetter than Charlotte. Days with measurable rain: Charlotte 23%, Huatulco 70% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in October, Charlotte or Huatulco?
Charlotte edges out Huatulco for sun in October: 35% clear historically versus 9% (8-year ERA5 average, a 26-point gap). Huatulco also sees measurably more rain than Charlotte this month (70% vs 23% of days). Both are viable — Charlotte is the safer bet.
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.