ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Mexico City vs Sedona: weather in October
Sedona is the clear winner for sun in October: 50% of days historically clear versus just 20% in Mexico City — a 30-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Mexico City also sees measurably more rain than Sedona this month (50% vs 16% of days). This isn't close.
Mexico City
Mexico
- Clear days, October
- 20%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 74°F
- Early October (1st–15th)
- 10%
- Late October (16th–end)
- 29%
- Rain frequency
- 50% of days
Sedona
AZ
- Clear days, October
- 50%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 74°F
- Early October (1st–15th)
- 62%
- Late October (16th–end)
- 39%
- Rain frequency
- 16% of days
Frequently asked
Is Mexico City or Sedona warmer in October?
Equally warm by day in October. Mexico City averages highs of 74°F (highs n=248 days); Sedona averages highs of 74°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Mexico City or Sedona in October?
Mexico City is measurably wetter than Sedona. Days with measurable rain: Mexico City 50%, Sedona 16% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in October, Mexico City or Sedona?
Sedona is the clear winner for sun in October: 50% of days historically clear versus just 20% in Mexico City — a 30-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Mexico City also sees measurably more rain than Sedona this month (50% vs 16% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Mexico City vs Sedona 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.