Climate guide for Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

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About Cabo San Lucas

October-March is Cabo’s gentler window for El Arco boats, snorkel mornings, and marina evenings without peak summer heat. Beach clubs mid-morning; desert sunsets when winds ease.

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Travel Tips

Timing & weather
Check Cabo San Lucas's monthly climate scores before locking flights - tropical patterns shift comfort for beach trips across the year.
Getting around
In Cabo San Lucas, pair a walkable core day with one transit or transfer buffer - crowds and traffic vary by season in Mexico.
Tickets & access
Reserve popular museums and day trips from Cabo San Lucas ahead in peak months; shoulder seasons are more flexible.
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 San Lucas. Check beach access, tides, and weather before planning water activities.

Things to do in Cabo San Lucas

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

When to visit Cabo San Lucas: the short answer

The best time to visit Cabo San Lucas 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 September, January. If budget matters more than perfect weather, February is the strongest of the low-rate months at 8.9/10.

Across the year Cabo San Lucas swings from 21°C in January to 30°C in August, a 9-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 0 mm in April to 98 mm in September. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Cabo San Lucas is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 1.4 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: August (30°C). Coolest: January (21°C). Driest: April (0 mm). Wettest: September (98 mm).

Cabo San Lucas month by month

January in Cabo San Lucas — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.8/10

January 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 5 mm for the month, with about 30 sunny days and 10.9 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Cabo San Lucas at 8.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

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

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

February in Cabo San Lucas — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.9/10

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 27 sunny days and 11.4 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Cabo San Lucas at 8.9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

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

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

March in Cabo San Lucas — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.5/10

March averages 22°C (72°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 12 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Cabo San Lucas at 9.5/10 — 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.

April in Cabo San Lucas — 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 12.7 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Cabo San Lucas 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 San Lucas — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

May averages 26°C (78°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 13.2 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Cabo San Lucas at 10/10 — 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.

June in Cabo San Lucas — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

June averages 27°C (81°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 10 mm for the month, with about 30 sunny days and 13.5 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Cabo San Lucas 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 San Lucas — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

July averages 29°C (85°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 15 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 sunny days and 13.4 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Cabo San Lucas 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 San Lucas — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.4/10

August averages 30°C (85°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 30 sunny days and 12.9 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Cabo San Lucas 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 the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

September in Cabo San Lucas — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.6/10

September averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 73%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 98 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 sunny days and 12.3 hours of daylight.

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

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 packable rain layer.

October in Cabo San Lucas — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.5/10

October averages 27°C (81°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 51 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 30 sunny days and 11.6 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Cabo San Lucas at 9.5/10 — 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, a packable rain layer.

November in Cabo San Lucas — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.9/10

November averages 25°C (76°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 4 mm for the month, with about 29 sunny days and 11 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Cabo San Lucas at 9.9/10 — 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 light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

December in Cabo San Lucas — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.7/10

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 13 mm for the month, with about 29 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 San Lucas at 9.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Cabo San Lucas, Mexico?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Cabo San Lucas are April, May, June, July, November, December. 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 San Lucas year-round?
Cabo San Lucas has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 21°C in January to 30°C in August, with Ideal Weather scores between 8.6 and 10.0 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Cabo San Lucas?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Cabo San Lucas are September (8.6/10), January (8.8/10), February (8.9/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Cabo San Lucas?
September is the wettest month in Cabo San Lucas, averaging about 98 mm of rainfall. April is the driest, at roughly 0 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Cabo San Lucas?
March sees the most sun in Cabo San Lucas, with about 31 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Cabo San Lucas a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Cabo San Lucas is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (April, May, June, July, November, December) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Cabo San Lucas calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Cabo San Lucas: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

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