Season guide · Cabo San Lucas · Mexico
Cabo San Lucas in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Hurricane risk peaks in September, then October brings fishing tournaments and November returns to pleasant, dry weather. Expect highs up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F), with about 7 rainy days across September–November. November is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 19°C (66°F) to 33°C (91°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 7
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 33°C (91°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 4 | 12.2 h | 1/5 |
| October | 32°C (90°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 | 11.6 h | 3/5 |
| November | 30°C (86°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 1 | 11 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 32°C (90°F) against a yearly 30°C (86°F), and 7 of the year's roughly 14 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Independence Day celebrations (night of 15 September)
- October: Bisbee's Black & Blue marlin tournament (usually October)
- October: Fiestas de San Lucas, the town's patron saint festival (around 18 October)
- November: Día de Muertos altars and events (1–2 November)
Make the most of the weather
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
Beach · Tourist Corridor
Santa María Bay
A horseshoe cove framed by cliffs about 12 km east of Cabo San Lucas, protected as part of an underwater reserve.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Kids
- Active
- Free
Beach · Tourist Corridor
Chileno Bay
Swim to the rocks on the right-hand side as you face the sea for the best snorkelling, and watch for boat traffic near the reef.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Free
- Nature
Beach · Tourist Corridor
Playa Palmilla
Close to San José del Cabo, Palmilla is a sheltered beach where local fishermen launch their pangas, with gentle water that suits young children and paddleboarding.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Free
Nature · Land's End
Diving and snorkelling at Pelican Rock
Book with a dive shop that runs short boat trips from the marina; water in winter is around 21–22 °C, so a wetsuit makes a big difference.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Active
- Nature
- Outdoors
Day trips in autumn
- La Paz and Espíritu Santo (About 2–2.5 hours by car) — The state capital has a long malecón and is the base for boat trips to Espíritu Santo island, where you can snorkel with a sea lion colony at Los Islotes.
- San José del Cabo (About 30–40 minutes by road) — The older of the two Los Cabos towns has a shaded plaza, the mission church and an Art District of galleries, plus the estuary birding reserve at the edge of the hotel zone.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Cabo San Lucas?
Yes: November is among the best months. Hurricane risk peaks in September, then October brings fishing tournaments and November returns to pleasant, dry weather.
+What is the weather like in Cabo San Lucas in autumn?
Highs of up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F), with about 7 rainy days over the season.