ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Mexico City vs Outer Banks: weather in May
Mexico City edges out Outer Banks for sun in May: 33% clear historically versus 16% (8-year ERA5 average, a 17-point gap). Both are viable — Mexico City is the safer bet.
Mexico City
Mexico
- Clear days, May
- 33%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 83°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 37%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 29%
- Rain frequency
- 35% of days
Outer Banks
NC
- Clear days, May
- 16%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 70°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 5%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 27%
- Rain frequency
- 35% of days
Frequently asked
Is Mexico City or Outer Banks warmer in May?
Mexico City runs warmer by day in May. Mexico City averages highs of 83°F (highs n=248 days); Outer Banks averages highs of 70°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Mexico City or Outer Banks in May?
Days with measurable rain: Mexico City 35%, Outer Banks 35% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in May, Mexico City or Outer Banks?
Mexico City edges out Outer Banks for sun in May: 33% clear historically versus 16% (8-year ERA5 average, a 17-point gap). Both are viable — Mexico City is the safer bet.
Compare Mexico City vs Outer Banks 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.