Month guide · Cartagena · Colombia
Cartagena in November
What November is really like in Cartagena: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 11.6 hours of daylight. Rain eases late in the month; the independence festivities fill the city with parades and parties.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 11th-warmest month in Cartagena: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 30 days. Compared with October (31°C (88°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 05:58
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:36
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Veranillo (July–August). A drier spell in many years, busy with Colombian school holidays in late June and July; still hot and humid.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in November
- Fiestas de Independencia — parades and celebrations around 11 November (usually mid-November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · El Centro
Church and Cloister of San Pedro Claver
Combine it with the modern art museum on the same square, Plaza de San Pedro Claver.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Gallery · El Centro
Museo de Arte Moderno de Cartagena
Housed in a former customs warehouse on Plaza de San Pedro Claver, the museum shows 20th-century Colombian art, including Cartagena-born painter Alejandro Obregón and Enrique Grau.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
Historic site · El Centro
The walled city
Explore early in the morning or after 4pm; the midday heat is intense and the light is better for photos.
- Time needed
- Half a day or more
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Castle · Getsemaní
Castillo San Felipe de Barajas
Built on San Lázaro hill from the 1630s and expanded in the 18th century, this is the largest Spanish fortress in the Americas.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Views
- Kids
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Cartagena.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 25°C and 11 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Cartagena?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, February–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Cartagena in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Cartagena?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Rain eases late in the month; the independence festivities fill the city with parades and parties.
+How warm is Cartagena in November?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cartagena in November?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.