ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Kiawah Island vs Naples: weather in October
Kiawah Island edges out Naples for sun in October: 46% clear historically versus 23% (8-year ERA5 average, a 23-point gap). Naples also sees measurably more rain than Kiawah Island this month (48% vs 24% of days). Both are viable — Kiawah Island is the safer bet.
Kiawah Island
SC
- Clear days, October
- 46%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 77°F
- Early October (1st–15th)
- 47%
- Late October (16th–end)
- 45%
- Rain frequency
- 24% of days
Naples
FL
- Clear days, October
- 23%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 86°F
- Early October (1st–15th)
- 12%
- Late October (16th–end)
- 34%
- Rain frequency
- 48% of days
Frequently asked
Is Kiawah Island or Naples warmer in October?
Naples runs warmer by day in October. Kiawah Island averages highs of 77°F (highs n=248 days); Naples averages highs of 86°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Kiawah Island or Naples in October?
Naples is measurably wetter than Kiawah Island. Days with measurable rain: Kiawah Island 24%, Naples 48% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in October, Kiawah Island or Naples?
Kiawah Island edges out Naples for sun in October: 46% clear historically versus 23% (8-year ERA5 average, a 23-point gap). Naples also sees measurably more rain than Kiawah Island this month (48% vs 24% of days). Both are viable — Kiawah Island is the safer bet.
Compare Kiawah Island vs Naples 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.