Month guide · Cabo San Lucas · Mexico
Cabo San Lucas in August
What August 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
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 12.9 hours of daylight. Very hot and sticky, with the first tropical storms possible; hotel prices fall.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Cabo San Lucas: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 31 days. Compared with July (33°C (91°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:56
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 18:52
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Spring (March–May). Dry, sunny and warming, with spring break in March, Easter crowds and the end of whale season in April.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 2 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in March). That makes August one of the better-value months to book.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Cabo San Lucas, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Beach · Land's End
Lover's Beach (Playa del Amor)
A short strip of sand pinched between granite cliffs just inside El Arco, reachable only by boat or by a scramble over the rocks.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Photo spot
Experience · Marina
Glass-bottom boat to Land's End
Agree the price and the return pickup before boarding; sellers on the marina boardwalk usually discount when several boats are waiting.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes–1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Views
- Nature
- Iconic
Experience · Cabo San Lucas Bay
Whale watching
Humpback whales migrate to the warm waters off Los Cabos to breed and calve, and they are often seen breaching and tail-slapping within a few kilometres of shore.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Kids
- Iconic
- Photo spot
Experience · Marina
Sportfishing charter
Most restaurants downtown will cook your catch for a small charge if you bring it in cleaned; ask the crew to fillet it at the dock.
- Time needed
- 4–8 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Iconic
- Outdoors
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Cabo San Lucas.
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 25°C and 3 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Cabo San Lucas?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, November–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Cabo San Lucas in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Cabo San Lucas?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Very hot and sticky, with the first tropical storms possible; hotel prices fall.
+How warm is Cabo San Lucas in August?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cabo San Lucas in August?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.