Climate guide for Cabo Pulmo, Mexico

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Cabo Pulmo

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About Cabo Pulmo

Cabo Pulmo protects a living Gulf reef-snorkel and dive days in a small East Cape village setting. In Mexico, cooler months from late autumn through early spring usually delivers the most reliable conditions for beach travel - then use monthly climate scores to fine-tune around crowds, storms, or snow depth.

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Travel Tips

Timing & weather
Check Cabo Pulmo's monthly climate scores before locking flights - desert patterns shift comfort for beach trips across the year.
Getting around
Pack sun protection, water shoes only where local conditions call for them, and a light layer for breezy evenings in Cabo Pulmo. Check beach access, tides, and weather before planning water activities.
Tickets & access
Book timed entry for Cabo Pulmo when offered - peak hours sell out and same-day queues can erase half a day.
Pack for the profile
Pack sun protection, water shoes only where local conditions call for them, and a light layer for breezy evenings in Cabo Pulmo. Check beach access, tides, and weather before planning water activities.

Things to do in Cabo Pulmo

Cabo Pulmo, Mexico. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

When to visit Cabo Pulmo: the short answer

The best time to visit Cabo Pulmo is April, followed by May, June. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: April averages 24°C with 0 mm of rain and about 30 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are October, January. If budget matters more than perfect weather, October is the strongest of the low-rate months at 7.6/10.

Across the year Cabo Pulmo swings from 21°C in February to 31°C in August, a 10-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 0 mm in April to 205 mm in October. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Cabo Pulmo is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 2.4 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: August (31°C). Coolest: February (21°C). Driest: April (0 mm). Wettest: October (205 mm).

Cabo Pulmo month by month

January in Cabo Pulmo — reliably good (11th best month)

Good · 8.3/10

January averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 3 mm for the month, with about 17 sunny days and 10.7 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 8.3/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Cabo Pulmo — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.

February in Cabo Pulmo — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.5/10

February averages 21°C (69°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 1 mm for the month, with about 20 sunny days and 11.2 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Cabo Pulmo at 8.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Cabo Pulmo — 1.5 points higher on the same scale.

March in Cabo Pulmo — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.4/10

March averages 22°C (71°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 11.8 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Cabo Pulmo at 9.4/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

April in Cabo Pulmo — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

April averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 30 sunny days and 12.5 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Cabo Pulmo at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

May in Cabo Pulmo — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

May averages 26°C (79°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 4 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 13.1 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Cabo Pulmo at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

June in Cabo Pulmo — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

June averages 28°C (83°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 11 mm for the month, with about 30 sunny days and 13.4 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Cabo Pulmo at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

July in Cabo Pulmo — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

July averages 31°C (87°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 11 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 13.3 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Cabo Pulmo at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

August in Cabo Pulmo — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.4/10

August averages 31°C (87°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 58 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 sunny days and 12.8 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Cabo Pulmo at 9.4/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

September in Cabo Pulmo — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.6/10

September averages 30°C (86°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 102 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 24 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Cabo Pulmo at 8.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

October in Cabo Pulmo — reliably good (12th best month)

Good · 7.6/10

October averages 29°C (83°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

205 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 22 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 7.6/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Cabo Pulmo — 2.4 points higher on the same scale.

November in Cabo Pulmo — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.2/10

November averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 1 mm for the month, with about 17 sunny days and 10.8 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Cabo Pulmo at 9.2/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

December in Cabo Pulmo — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.7/10

December averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 15 sunny days and 10.6 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Cabo Pulmo at 8.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Cabo Pulmo, Mexico?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Cabo Pulmo are April, May, June, July, March, August. April is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 10.0/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Cabo Pulmo year-round?
Cabo Pulmo has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 21°C in February to 31°C in August, with Ideal Weather scores between 7.6 and 10.0 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Cabo Pulmo?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Cabo Pulmo are October (7.6/10), January (8.3/10), February (8.5/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Cabo Pulmo?
October is the wettest month in Cabo Pulmo, averaging about 205 mm of rainfall. April is the driest, at roughly 0 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Cabo Pulmo?
March sees the most sun in Cabo Pulmo, with about 31 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Cabo Pulmo a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Cabo Pulmo is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (April, May, June, July, March, August) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Cabo Pulmo calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Cabo Pulmo: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

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