Cartagena · AutumnMonth summary
Cartagena weather in November
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°C – 29°C
🌧 Rainy days
73% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cartagena in November?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in November (7.2/10). February scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Cartagena in November by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in November
🎯 Harvest season — fresh local produce at markets and restaurants Autumn in Cartagena is often underrated: 29°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. With 73% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. February (8.2/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 24°C | 32°C | 12% | 0.5 | 11.2h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ February | 24°C | 32°C | 9% | 0.3 | 11.3h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ March | 25°C | 32°C | 16% | 0.5 | 11.6h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 25°C | 32°C | 47% | 2.1 | 12.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ May | 25°C | 30°C | 73% | 5.0 | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ June | 25°C | 30°C | 83% | 5.5 | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ July | 25°C | 30°C | 68% | 4.2 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ August | 25°C | 30°C | 75% | 4.6 | 10.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 25°C | 30°C | 80% | 4.7 | 9.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 25°C | 29°C | 85% | 6.1 | 9.8h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ November | 25°C | 29°C | 73% | 5.8 | 10.6h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 25°C | 31°C | 29% | 1.0 | 11.2h | 7.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In November, Cartagena averages 29°C, 73% rainy days and 10.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
November vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -64%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cartagena in November
Is November a good time to visit Cartagena?
November is an acceptable time for Cartagena (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider February (8.2/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Cartagena in November?
Yes, 73% of days see rain in November. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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