ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Cartagena vs Orlando: weather in November
Orlando edges out Cartagena for sun in November: 32% clear historically versus 4% (8-year ERA5 average, a 28-point gap). Cartagena also sees measurably more rain than Orlando this month (70% vs 32% of days). Both are viable — Orlando is the safer bet.
Cartagena
Colombia
- Clear days, November
- 4%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 86°F
- Early November (1st–15th)
- 3%
- Late November (16th–end)
- 5%
- Rain frequency
- 70% of days
Orlando
FL
- Clear days, November
- 32%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 76°F
- Early November (1st–15th)
- 25%
- Late November (16th–end)
- 40%
- Rain frequency
- 32% of days
Frequently asked
Is Cartagena or Orlando warmer in November?
Cartagena runs warmer by day in November. Cartagena averages highs of 86°F (highs n=240 days); Orlando averages highs of 76°F (highs n=240 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Cartagena or Orlando in November?
Cartagena is measurably wetter than Orlando. Days with measurable rain: Cartagena 70%, Orlando 32% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in November, Cartagena or Orlando?
Orlando edges out Cartagena for sun in November: 32% clear historically versus 4% (8-year ERA5 average, a 28-point gap). Cartagena also sees measurably more rain than Orlando this month (70% vs 32% of days). Both are viable — Orlando is the safer bet.
Compare Cartagena vs Orlando in another month
All percentages are historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, 8 full years (2018–2025). “Clear” means avg high ≥ 72 °F, precipitation < 1 mm, and a non-precipitation weather code. This is history, not a forecast. The live forecast for any destination is on its own page and may differ from the long-run average. Data from Open-Meteo.