ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Jamaica vs Tampa: weather in March
Tampa is the clear winner for sun in March: 52% of days historically clear versus just 21% in Jamaica — a 31-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Jamaica also sees measurably more rain than Tampa this month (50% vs 22% of days). This isn't close.
Jamaica
Jamaica
- Clear days, March
- 21%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 83°F
- Early March (1st–15th)
- 18%
- Late March (16th–end)
- 23%
- Rain frequency
- 50% of days
Tampa
FL
- Clear days, March
- 52%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 78°F
- Early March (1st–15th)
- 49%
- Late March (16th–end)
- 54%
- Rain frequency
- 22% of days
Frequently asked
Is Jamaica or Tampa warmer in March?
Jamaica runs warmer by day in March. Jamaica averages highs of 83°F (highs n=248 days); Tampa averages highs of 78°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Jamaica or Tampa in March?
Jamaica is measurably wetter than Tampa. Days with measurable rain: Jamaica 50%, Tampa 22% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in March, Jamaica or Tampa?
Tampa is the clear winner for sun in March: 52% of days historically clear versus just 21% in Jamaica — a 31-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Jamaica also sees measurably more rain than Tampa this month (50% vs 22% 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.