Month guide · Cabo San Lucas · Mexico
Cabo San Lucas in April
What April is really like in Cabo San Lucas: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Cabo San Lucas. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 12.7 hours of daylight. Hot sunshine and calm seas; Easter week brings Mexican holidaymakers, and the last whales leave mid-month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 22°C (72°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 8th-warmest month in Cabo San Lucas: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 30 days. Compared with March (28°C (82°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs climb to around 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 05:59
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:40
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea
- 22°C (72°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild days around 26 °C, cool evenings, whale watching and the highest prices, especially over Christmas and New Year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in March). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Semana Santa (Easter week, March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Neighbourhood · San José del Cabo Centro
San José del Cabo Art District
The streets behind the mission church in San José del Cabo, especially Calle Obregón and Calle Morelos, are lined with galleries showing Mexican painting, sculpture and photography.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- After dark
- Shopping
- Couples
- Free
Religious site · San José del Cabo Centro
Mission San José del Cabo
Look up at the mosaic over the main door before going in, then cross Plaza Mijares for an ice cream in the shade.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Architecture
Landmark · Land's End
El Arco at Land's End
The granite arch at the final point of the Baja peninsula is Cabo's defining image, standing in the sea where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific.
- Time needed
- 1 hour by boat
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Views
- Photo spot
- Couples
Beach · Land's End
Lover's Beach (Playa del Amor)
Ask the water-taxi driver for a fixed pickup time before he leaves you, and bring water and shade: there are no facilities on the beach.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Photo spot
The sea averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Cabo San Lucas.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 17°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Cabo San Lucas?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Cabo San Lucas?
It is one of the best months to visit Cabo San Lucas. Hot sunshine and calm seas; Easter week brings Mexican holidaymakers, and the last whales leave mid-month.
+How warm is Cabo San Lucas in April?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cabo San Lucas in April?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.