ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Destin vs Sedona: weather in April
Sedona edges out Destin for sun in April: 54% clear historically versus 38% (8-year ERA5 average, a 16-point gap). Destin also sees measurably more rain than Sedona this month (32% vs 10% of days). Both are viable — Sedona is the safer bet.
Destin
FL
- Clear days, April
- 38%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 75°F
- Early April (1st–15th)
- 30%
- Late April (16th–end)
- 47%
- Rain frequency
- 32% of days
Sedona
AZ
- Clear days, April
- 54%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 72°F
- Early April (1st–15th)
- 42%
- Late April (16th–end)
- 65%
- Rain frequency
- 10% of days
Frequently asked
Is Destin or Sedona warmer in April?
Destin runs warmer by day in April. Destin averages highs of 75°F (highs n=240 days); Sedona averages highs of 72°F (highs n=240 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Destin or Sedona in April?
Destin is measurably wetter than Sedona. Days with measurable rain: Destin 32%, Sedona 10% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in April, Destin or Sedona?
Sedona edges out Destin for sun in April: 54% clear historically versus 38% (8-year ERA5 average, a 16-point gap). Destin also sees measurably more rain than Sedona this month (32% vs 10% of days). Both are viable — Sedona is the safer bet.
Compare Destin vs Sedona 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.