ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Panama City Beach vs San Diego: weather in October
San Diego edges out Panama City Beach for sun in October: 60% clear historically versus 52% (8-year ERA5 average, a 8-point gap). Panama City Beach also sees measurably more rain than San Diego this month (23% vs 7% of days). Both are viable — San Diego is the safer bet.
Panama City Beach
FL
- Clear days, October
- 52%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 80°F
- Early October (1st–15th)
- 59%
- Late October (16th–end)
- 46%
- Rain frequency
- 23% of days
San Diego
CA
- Clear days, October
- 60%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 75°F
- Early October (1st–15th)
- 62%
- Late October (16th–end)
- 59%
- Rain frequency
- 7% of days
Frequently asked
Is Panama City Beach or San Diego warmer in October?
Panama City Beach runs warmer by day in October. Panama City Beach averages highs of 80°F (highs n=248 days); San Diego averages highs of 75°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Panama City Beach or San Diego in October?
Panama City Beach is measurably wetter than San Diego. Days with measurable rain: Panama City Beach 23%, San Diego 7% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in October, Panama City Beach or San Diego?
San Diego edges out Panama City Beach for sun in October: 60% clear historically versus 52% (8-year ERA5 average, a 8-point gap). Panama City Beach also sees measurably more rain than San Diego this month (23% vs 7% of days). Both are viable — San Diego is the safer bet.
Compare Panama City Beach vs San Diego 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.