ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Jamaica vs Tampa: weather in April
Tampa is the clear winner for sun in April: 54% of days historically clear versus just 8% in Jamaica — a 46-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Jamaica also sees measurably more rain than Tampa this month (68% vs 30% of days). This isn't close.
Jamaica
Jamaica
- Clear days, April
- 8%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 84°F
- Early April (1st–15th)
- 10%
- Late April (16th–end)
- 7%
- Rain frequency
- 68% of days
Tampa
FL
- Clear days, April
- 54%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 83°F
- Early April (1st–15th)
- 48%
- Late April (16th–end)
- 61%
- Rain frequency
- 30% of days
Frequently asked
Is Jamaica or Tampa warmer in April?
Jamaica runs warmer by day in April. Jamaica averages highs of 84°F (highs n=240 days); Tampa averages highs of 83°F (highs n=240 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Jamaica or Tampa in April?
Jamaica is measurably wetter than Tampa. Days with measurable rain: Jamaica 68%, Tampa 30% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in April, Jamaica or Tampa?
Tampa is the clear winner for sun in April: 54% of days historically clear versus just 8% in Jamaica — a 46-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Jamaica also sees measurably more rain than Tampa this month (68% vs 30% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Jamaica vs Tampa 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.