ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Charlotte vs Punta Mita: weather in April
Punta Mita is the clear winner for sun in April: 97% of days historically clear versus just 36% in Charlotte — a 61-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Charlotte also sees measurably more rain than Punta Mita this month (29% vs 0% of days). This isn't close.
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
Punta Mita
Mexico
- Clear days, April
- 97%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 80°F
- Early April (1st–15th)
- 97%
- Late April (16th–end)
- 97%
- Rain frequency
- 0% of days
Frequently asked
Is Charlotte or Punta Mita warmer in April?
Punta Mita runs warmer by day in April. Charlotte averages highs of 73°F (highs n=240 days); Punta Mita averages highs of 80°F (highs n=240 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Charlotte or Punta Mita in April?
Charlotte is measurably wetter than Punta Mita. Days with measurable rain: Charlotte 29%, Punta Mita 0% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in April, Charlotte or Punta Mita?
Punta Mita is the clear winner for sun in April: 97% of days historically clear versus just 36% in Charlotte — a 61-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Charlotte also sees measurably more rain than Punta Mita this month (29% vs 0% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Charlotte vs Punta Mita 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.