ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Jacksonville vs Sarasota: weather in May
Essentially a tie in May: Jacksonville is 41% clear historically, Sarasota is 40% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 85°F vs 85°F. Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
Jacksonville
FL
- Clear days, May
- 41%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 85°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 46%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 37%
- Rain frequency
- 33% of days
Sarasota
FL
- Clear days, May
- 40%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 85°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 48%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 32%
- Rain frequency
- 36% of days
Frequently asked
Is Jacksonville or Sarasota warmer in May?
Equally warm by day in May. Jacksonville averages highs of 85°F (highs n=248 days); Sarasota averages highs of 85°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Jacksonville or Sarasota in May?
Days with measurable rain: Jacksonville 33%, Sarasota 36% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in May, Jacksonville or Sarasota?
Essentially a tie in May: Jacksonville is 41% clear historically, Sarasota is 40% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 85°F vs 85°F. Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
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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.