Cartagena Travel Guide
Cartagena travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
Summary
Cartagena is a city in Colombia. Cartagena is known for Walled Caribbean old town. It has a population of about 1 million.
Right now it is 79°F (26°C) in Cartagena with drizzle. It feels like 89°F. Today runs from 77°F to 86°F. Chance of precipitation is 98%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.1/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Cartagena is January, February, March, April and December. The climate is temperate. June, October and November tend to be the least comfortable months. March is the warmest month with average highs near 92°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 77°F.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 86°F is in line with the 86°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Cartagena today at 9.5/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Map of Cartagena
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Coordinates: 10°23′27.6″N 75°28′45.8″W (10.391, -75.4794)
Weather in Cartagena right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:10 PM, Oct 26 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 84° / 76°
Light showers · 94% rain · wind 7 mph
🌦️ 84° / 76°
Light drizzle · 90% rain · wind 8 mph
Quick facts about Cartagena
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| Country | Colombia |
| Continent | South America |
| Coordinates | 10°23′27.6″N 75°28′45.8″W (10.391, -75.4794) |
| Population | 1.030.000 |
| Known for | Walled Caribbean old town |
| Local time | 7:10 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | January, February, March, April and December |
| Climate | Temperate |
Best time to visit Cartagena
Go in January, February, March, April and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, October and November - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, October and November - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cartagena?
Cartagena is a city in Colombia. Its coordinates are 10.391, -75.4794. It lies in South America.
What is the weather like in Cartagena right now?
It is currently 79°F (26°C) with drizzle. Humidity is 93% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Cartagena?
January, February, March, April and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Cartagena, which has a temperate climate. June, October and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cartagena in?
Cartagena observes America/Bogota (UTC-05:00). The local time is 7:10 PM.
How many people live in Cartagena?
Cartagena has a population of approximately 1 million.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 26, 2026 at 7:10 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
