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Cartagena in November: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Cartagena in November is climatically well suited to beach holidays. The average daily high is around 29 °C, and the sea is about 29 °C. With about 20 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
56/100 · #6
Warmth
#11
Dryness
#6
Sun
#12
Sea warmth
#6
Published best categories: none
Cartagena · NovemberPhoto: Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 29 °C
- Average low
- 27 °C
- Sea
- 29 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 20 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 82 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 29 | 27 | 27 | 228 | 5.9 | 82 | 3.2 | 29 | 54 |
| November (selected) | 29 | 27 | 20 | 166 | 5.7 | 82 | 4.0 | 29 | 56 |
| December | 30 | 27 | 7 | 49 | 6.3 | 81 | 5.3 | 29 | 77 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: November (56/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | -2 | -0.1 °C | +0.2 °C | +6.4 | +61.8 mm | +0.2 h | +0.3 % | -0.8 m/s | +0.3 °C |
| December | +21 | +0.4 °C | -0.6 °C | -13.4 | -116.6 mm | +0.6 h | -1.5 % | +1.3 m/s | -0.5 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Cartagena in November?
The average daily high is around 29 °C, with an average daily low of about 27 °C.
Can you swim in Cartagena in November?
The sea is about 29 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Cartagena in November?
The curated estimate is about 20 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 166 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Cartagena?
By the climate score, January, February, March and December are the strongest months for Cartagena. For a beach trip: January, February, March and December. November is not among them.