Cartagena vs Panama City

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cartagena edges ahead as the better destination in November. Cartagena offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 24 rain days, while Panama City sees 9 sunshine hours and 27 rain days.

Cartagena can feel quite hot at 29°C, so plan for heat. Panama City is also comfortable at 28°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cartagena is the stronger choice in November. Cartagena receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Cartagena reaches an average high of 29°C (84°F) and drops to 24°C (75°F) at night during November. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Panama City averages 28°C (82°F) for the high and 24°C (75°F) for the low, with a daily range of 4°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in November.

Cartagena receives approximately 198 mm of rainfall across 24 rain days during November. Rain is frequent, so waterproof gear is essential.

Panama City sees 249 mm over 27 rain days. That makes Cartagena the drier option by 3 rain days and 51 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.