ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Mexico City vs Sarasota: weather in December
Mexico City edges out Sarasota for sun in December: 50% clear historically versus 31% (8-year ERA5 average, a 19-point gap). Sarasota also sees measurably more rain than Mexico City this month (22% vs 6% of days). Both are viable — Mexico City is the safer bet.
Mexico City
Mexico
- Clear days, December
- 50%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 72°F
- Early December (1st–15th)
- 60%
- Late December (16th–end)
- 40%
- Rain frequency
- 6% of days
Sarasota
FL
- Clear days, December
- 31%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 72°F
- Early December (1st–15th)
- 36%
- Late December (16th–end)
- 27%
- Rain frequency
- 22% of days
Frequently asked
Is Mexico City or Sarasota warmer in December?
Equally warm by day in December. Mexico City averages highs of 72°F (highs n=248 days); Sarasota averages highs of 72°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Mexico City or Sarasota in December?
Sarasota is measurably wetter than Mexico City. Days with measurable rain: Mexico City 6%, Sarasota 22% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in December, Mexico City or Sarasota?
Mexico City edges out Sarasota for sun in December: 50% clear historically versus 31% (8-year ERA5 average, a 19-point gap). Sarasota also sees measurably more rain than Mexico City this month (22% vs 6% of days). Both are viable — Mexico City is the safer bet.
Compare Mexico City vs Sarasota 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.