ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Charlotte vs Punta Mita: weather in May
Punta Mita is the clear winner for sun in May: 92% of days historically clear versus just 40% in Charlotte — a 52-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Charlotte also sees measurably more rain than Punta Mita this month (37% vs 3% of days). This isn't close.
Charlotte
NC
- Clear days, May
- 40%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 80°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 35%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 45%
- Rain frequency
- 37% of days
Punta Mita
Mexico
- Clear days, May
- 92%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 84°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 97%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 88%
- Rain frequency
- 3% of days
Frequently asked
Is Charlotte or Punta Mita warmer in May?
Punta Mita runs warmer by day in May. Charlotte averages highs of 80°F (highs n=248 days); Punta Mita averages highs of 84°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Charlotte or Punta Mita in May?
Charlotte is measurably wetter than Punta Mita. Days with measurable rain: Charlotte 37%, Punta Mita 3% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in May, Charlotte or Punta Mita?
Punta Mita is the clear winner for sun in May: 92% of days historically clear versus just 40% in Charlotte — a 52-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Charlotte also sees measurably more rain than Punta Mita this month (37% vs 3% 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.