ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Jamaica vs Tampa: weather in February
Tampa edges out Jamaica for sun in February: 40% clear historically versus 19% (8-year ERA5 average, a 21-point gap). Jamaica also sees measurably more rain than Tampa this month (39% vs 24% of days). Both are viable — Tampa is the safer bet.
Jamaica
Jamaica
- Clear days, February
- 19%
- Sample size
- n=226 days
- Avg high
- 81°F
- Early February (1st–15th)
- 18%
- Late February (16th–end)
- 21%
- Rain frequency
- 39% of days
Tampa
FL
- Clear days, February
- 40%
- Sample size
- n=226 days
- Avg high
- 76°F
- Early February (1st–15th)
- 39%
- Late February (16th–end)
- 42%
- Rain frequency
- 24% of days
Frequently asked
Is Jamaica or Tampa warmer in February?
Jamaica runs warmer by day in February. Jamaica averages highs of 81°F (highs n=226 days); Tampa averages highs of 76°F (highs n=226 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Jamaica or Tampa in February?
Jamaica is measurably wetter than Tampa. Days with measurable rain: Jamaica 39%, Tampa 24% (n=226 and n=226 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in February, Jamaica or Tampa?
Tampa edges out Jamaica for sun in February: 40% clear historically versus 19% (8-year ERA5 average, a 21-point gap). Jamaica also sees measurably more rain than Tampa this month (39% vs 24% of days). Both are viable — Tampa is the safer bet.
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.