May · Mexico
Best time to visit Cabo San Lucas in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cabo San Lucas in May
Average temperature 26°C, 0 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 43% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
10.0/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- Humidity
- 43%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Cabo San Lucas scores 10.0/10 for beach and coastal travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 26°C, 0 mm of rain, and roughly 31 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.
May is one of the strongest months in Cabo San Lucas (2nd)
With 26°C (78°F) on average, May delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
At just 0 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.2 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Cabo San Lucas at 10/10 (2nd of 12), just behind April at 10/10.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cabo San Lucas in May?
- In May, Cabo San Lucas averages 26°C, 0 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 10.0/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Cabo San Lucas?
- May earns a 10.0/10 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 May?
- Expect about 0 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 43% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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