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Cartagena — VanSky 26 (Challenging)

Regional capital · Bolívar Department, Colombia

36° Rain
VanSky
26
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7 Better later this week
Feels like
40°C
Wind
20 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
48%
UV
—
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05:47 / 18:28

VanSky index for Cartagena, Colombia — 26 out of 100 (Challenging). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.

The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.

Cartagena, Colombia — VanSky 26 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #350 of 424 cities in the country (as of 15 July 2026). Temperature 36°C, wind 20 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
82
29°C
Night temperature
Solar
65
2.8 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 12h
Driving
100
20 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 31)
Condensation
Low
48%
Humidity level • Dew point 22.9°C very muggy
Awning
Safe
31 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Moderate
57 AQI
PM2.5: 15.1 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

We
15.07
day
36°
night
29°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Th
16.07
day
35°
night
28°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
21 km/h
VanSky 26
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
37°
night
29°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 24
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
33°
night
29°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Su
19.07
day
30°
night
29°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 33
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
29°
night
28°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
10 km/h
VanSky 34
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
30°
night
28°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
10 km/h
VanSky 38
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.9h
sunny 12h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Hot night (28.8°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (36.2°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.

Air Quality Today

57
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
57
Moderate
Moderate pollution — people with allergies or asthma should reduce time outdoors.
PM2.5
15.1
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
2
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
—

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VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35%
  • Sunshine 25%
  • Precipitation 25%
  • Wind 15%

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Where the weather is best in Colombia

Cartagena ranks 352 of 424 cities. Country average VanSky — 55.

Best
1
Marinilla
100 2
Carmen de Viboral
100 3
Bello
100 4
Circasia
99 5
Betulia
99
Harshest
Puerto Wilches
21
Tierralta
21
Nechí
21
El Retén
21
Zaragoza
20
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Cartagena?
The weekly VanSky index for Cartagena is 26 out of 100 (7-day average). Above 60 is comfortable for parking, below 40 — consider alternatives. Check the 7-day forecast on this page.
What is the solar panel output in Cartagena?
Solar panel output data for Cartagena is calculated from real peak sun hours. The result is shown in the Solar section — you can adjust it to your panel wattage.
How does VanSky calculate the comfort index for Cartagena?
The index for Cartagena is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

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