ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Naples vs Palm Springs: weather in April
Palm Springs is the clear winner for sun in April: 92% of days historically clear versus just 41% in Naples — a 51-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Naples also sees measurably more rain than Palm Springs this month (34% vs 2% of days). This isn't close.
Naples
FL
- Clear days, April
- 41%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 84°F
- Early April (1st–15th)
- 39%
- Late April (16th–end)
- 43%
- Rain frequency
- 34% of days
Palm Springs
CA
- Clear days, April
- 92%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 86°F
- Early April (1st–15th)
- 88%
- Late April (16th–end)
- 97%
- Rain frequency
- 2% of days
Frequently asked
Is Naples or Palm Springs warmer in April?
Palm Springs runs warmer by day in April. Naples averages highs of 84°F (highs n=240 days); Palm Springs averages highs of 86°F (highs n=240 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Naples or Palm Springs in April?
Naples is measurably wetter than Palm Springs. Days with measurable rain: Naples 34%, Palm Springs 2% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in April, Naples or Palm Springs?
Palm Springs is the clear winner for sun in April: 92% of days historically clear versus just 41% in Naples — a 51-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Naples also sees measurably more rain than Palm Springs this month (34% vs 2% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Naples vs Palm Springs 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.