ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Huatulco vs Sarasota: weather in October
Sarasota is the clear winner for sun in October: 39% of days historically clear versus just 9% in Huatulco — a 30-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Huatulco also sees measurably more rain than Sarasota this month (70% vs 36% of days). This isn't close.
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
Sarasota
FL
- Clear days, October
- 39%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 83°F
- Early October (1st–15th)
- 30%
- Late October (16th–end)
- 48%
- Rain frequency
- 36% of days
Frequently asked
Is Huatulco or Sarasota warmer in October?
Huatulco runs warmer by day in October. Huatulco averages highs of 84°F (highs n=248 days); Sarasota averages highs of 83°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Huatulco or Sarasota in October?
Huatulco is measurably wetter than Sarasota. Days with measurable rain: Huatulco 70%, Sarasota 36% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in October, Huatulco or Sarasota?
Sarasota is the clear winner for sun in October: 39% of days historically clear versus just 9% in Huatulco — a 30-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Huatulco also sees measurably more rain than Sarasota this month (70% vs 36% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Huatulco vs Sarasota 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.