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Cartagena Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

Warmest Friday at 18° · coldest night Thursday at 15°

The short of it: Cartagena weather on Wednesday, 11 November 2026: local time, 15 °C (60 °F) with clear skies, feeling like 16 °C (61 °F). Today’s high 17 °C (63 °F), low 15 °C (59 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: fog advisory. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 02:00 local time.

CARTAGENA, Wednesday. — Cartagena may look for fog this day, with the mercury climbing to about 17° before sinking to 15° by night. A raw day by local measure — 5° below the November average of 22°. Winds are light from the E, gusting to 3 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Friday looks the finest at near 18°, while Thursday night will be the coldest at 15°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 1.8 mm in all. No frost is in sight.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Cartagena runs from 13° at night to 22° by day, with some 10 mm of rain. January is the warmest month here at 25°, July the coldest at 8°, and June the wettest with 123 mm. The best months to ride in are March and November.

The sun is up 13 h 45 min today, and the days are lengthening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 0 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowClear sky15°16°2 km/h–
3 AMClear sky15°16°2 km/h–
4 AMClear sky15°16°2 km/h–
5 AMClear sky15°16°2 km/h–
6 AMClear sky15°16°3 km/h–
7 AMClear sky15°16°3 km/h–
8 AMClear sky15°16°2 km/h–
9 AMClear sky16°17°1 km/h–
10 AMMostly clear17°18°3 km/h–
11 AMMostly clear17°17°5 km/h–
12 PMMostly clear16°17°5 km/h–
1 PMPartly cloudy16°16°6 km/h–
2 PMOvercast16°17°3 km/h–
3 PMOvercast16°16°6 km/h–
4 PMOvercast16°15°8 km/h–
5 PMPartly cloudy16°16°6 km/h–
6 PMPartly cloudy16°17°4 km/h–
7 PMFog16°17°4 km/h–
8 PMFog16°16°3 km/h–
9 PMFog15°16°4 km/h–
10 PMFog15°16°3 km/h–
11 PMFog15°16°1 km/h–
12 AMFog15°16°1 km/h–
1 AMFog15°16°1 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 11): fog, high 17°, low 15°, dry, gusts to 11 km/h. Sun up 6:38 AM, down 8:23 PM. Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today15°17°dry11 km/h13 h 45 min
Thursday15°17°dry11 km/h13 h 47 min
Friday15°18°dry27 km/h13 h 49 min
Saturday16°18°0.4 mm21 km/h13 h 50 min
Sunday17°18°1.1 mm25 km/h13 h 52 min
Monday16°18°0.3 mm16 km/h13 h 54 min
Tuesday15°17°dry17 km/h13 h 55 min

Warmest: Friday at 18°. Wettest: Sunday, 1.1 mm. Strongest gusts: Friday, 27 km/h.

The Almanac · Cartagena Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Cartagena, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
2° warmer, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus December
2° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 55 min
Average wind
13 km/h
Recommended
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 22°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 10 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Cartagena in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Cartagena by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January25°15°3.0 mm13 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
February25°15°2.0 mm12 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
March23°14°6.0 mm11 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
April21°11°19 mm10 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
May18°10°58 mm9 km/h10 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
June16°8°123 mm11 km/h9 h 56 min✦✦✦
July16°8°74 mm10 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦
August17°8°65 mm10 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
September19°9°26 mm12 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
October20°11°19 mm13 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
November22°13°10 mm13 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
December24°14°5.0 mm13 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Cartagena

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Cartagena today?

Right now it is 15 °C (60 °F) with clear skies; it feels like 16 °C (61 °F). Today’s high is 17 °C (63 °F) and tonight’s low 15 °C (59 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Cartagena this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 1.8 mm (0.07 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Sunday.

Are there any weather warnings for Cartagena?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: fog advisory.

What is the warmest month in Cartagena?

January, with an average high of 25 °C (78 °F). The coldest is July, when nights average 8 °C (46 °F). The wettest month is June, with 123 mm (4.8 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Cartagena?

March and November. March brings highs near 23 °C (74 °F) and about 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain; November highs near 22 °C (72 °F) and 10 mm (0.39 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Cartagena?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 8 °C (46 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
San AntonioValparaiso5 km S23°13°10 mm
Santo DomingoValparaiso9 km S23°13°12 mm
El TaboValparaiso12 km NNW22°13°10 mm
El QuiscoValparaiso19 km NNW22°13°9.0 mm
AlgarroboValparaiso21 km NNW22°13°9.0 mm
CasablancaValparaiso32 km NE23°11°5.0 mm
MelipillaSantiago Metropolitan39 km ESE25°13°8.0 mm
María PintoSantiago Metropolitan45 km E26°12°7.0 mm

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