ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Mexico City vs Panama City Beach: weather in March
Mexico City is the clear winner for sun in March: 71% of days historically clear versus just 13% in Panama City Beach — a 58-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Panama City Beach also sees measurably more rain than Mexico City this month (32% vs 10% of days). This isn't close.
Mexico City
Mexico
- Clear days, March
- 71%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 81°F
- Early March (1st–15th)
- 68%
- Late March (16th–end)
- 73%
- Rain frequency
- 10% of days
Panama City Beach
FL
- Clear days, March
- 13%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 70°F
- Early March (1st–15th)
- 10%
- Late March (16th–end)
- 16%
- Rain frequency
- 32% of days
Frequently asked
Is Mexico City or Panama City Beach warmer in March?
Mexico City runs warmer by day in March. Mexico City averages highs of 81°F (highs n=248 days); Panama City Beach 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 Panama City Beach in March?
Panama City Beach is measurably wetter than Mexico City. Days with measurable rain: Mexico City 10%, Panama City Beach 32% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in March, Mexico City or Panama City Beach?
Mexico City is the clear winner for sun in March: 71% of days historically clear versus just 13% in Panama City Beach — a 58-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Panama City Beach also sees measurably more rain than Mexico City this month (32% vs 10% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Mexico City vs Panama City Beach 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.