Cartagena · Colombia
November
Rain easing — the city reawakens as the dry season approaches; still affordable.
Strong option
#8 of 12 months
There are better months for Cartagena — see the full ranking below.
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High
31°C
Low
25°C
Rain
80mm
Sun
7hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How November scores in Cartagena
Weather
Good
Value
Excellent
Crowds
Excellent
Events
Below average
Atmosphere
Good
What you gain in November
- ↑Rain dropping sharply from October's peak: the transition to dry season means morning windows expand and afternoon storms become shorter and less frequent
- ↑Accommodation prices still moderate — 20–30% below dry-season peak with good availability for the approaching high season
- ↑Boat services to Rosario Islands and Barú resuming toward month end as seas calm: the Caribbean beach experience returning
What you sacrifice
- ↓Early November still wet: the transition from rainy to dry season is gradual and rain remains likely throughout, particularly in the first two weeks
- ↓The city not yet at its December best: some restaurants and beach clubs are still running reduced wet-season service
- ↓Tourism starting to build toward December: the old city's comfortable quiet of October will be gone by December
How November compares to February (best month)
| Factor | November | February ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 6 | 9 |
| Value | 8 | 5 |
| Crowds | 8 | 4 |
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Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Cartagena, not across destinations. Methodology →