December · Mexico
Best time to visit Cabo San Lucas in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cabo San Lucas in December
Average temperature 23°C, 13 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 58% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.7/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 23°C
- Rainfall
- 13 mm
- Humidity
- 58%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Cabo San Lucas scores 9.7/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 23°C, 13 mm of rain, and roughly 29 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.
December in Cabo San Lucas — one of the year's strongest windows (6th)
With 23°C (73°F) on average, December delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
At just 13 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Cabo San Lucas at 9.7/10 (6th of 12), just behind April at 10/10.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
Budget for peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cabo San Lucas in December?
- In December, Cabo San Lucas averages 23°C, 13 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Cabo San Lucas?
- December earns a 9.7/10 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 December?
- Expect about 13 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 58% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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