August · Mexico
Best time to visit Cabo San Lucas in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cabo San Lucas in August
Average temperature 30°C, 58 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 68% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
9.4/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 30°C
- Rainfall
- 58 mm
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Cabo San Lucas scores 9.4/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 30°C, 58 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cabo San Lucas sits at the tip of the Baja peninsula, where desert hills meet the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific around El Arco.
August ranks 9th of 12 for Cabo San Lucas — one of the best windows
Days in August average 30°C (85°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
Budget for roughly 58 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.9 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Cabo San Lucas at 9.4/10 (9th of 12), just behind April at 10/10.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cabo San Lucas in August?
- In August, Cabo San Lucas averages 30°C, 58 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.4/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Cabo San Lucas?
- August earns a 9.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cabo San Lucas in August?
- Expect about 58 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 68% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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