Best time to visit · Cabo San Lucas · Mexico
The best time to visit Cabo San Lucas
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The best time to visit Cabo San Lucas is from November to April, when days are sunny and warm rather than hot, humidity is low and humpback whales pass offshore from about mid-December. May and June are hot but dry and quieter. Late summer, especially September, is very humid and carries the highest hurricane risk.
Key facts
- Best months
- November–April
- Shoulder season
- May–June and October
- Warmest month
- July (avg high 33°C (91°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 26°C (79°F))
- Rainiest month
- September (~4 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- September
Seasons
Cabo San Lucas has a hot desert climate with very little rain: mild, sunny winters, hot summers and a humid late summer when hurricanes are possible. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with the highest risk usually in September.
December–February
Winter
Mild days around 26 °C, cool evenings, whale watching and the highest prices, especially over Christmas and New Year.
March–May
Spring
Dry, sunny and warming, with spring break in March, Easter crowds and the end of whale season in April.
June–August
Summer
Hot and increasingly humid, with warm seas and Mexican family holidays; tropical storms become possible from August.
September–November
Autumn
Hurricane risk peaks in September, then October brings fishing tournaments and November returns to pleasant, dry weather.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C | 15°C | 1 | 22°C | 10.9 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| February | 27°C | 15°C | 1 | 21°C | 11.4 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| March | 28°C | 16°C | 0 | 21°C | 12 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| April | 29°C | 17°C | 0 | 22°C | 12.7 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| May | 31°C | 19°C | 0 | 23°C | 13.2 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| June | 32°C | 22°C | 0 | 25°C | 13.5 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| July | 33°C | 24°C | 1 | 27°C | 13.4 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| August | 33°C | 25°C | 3 | 29°C | 12.9 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| September | 33°C | 24°C | 4 | 29°C | 12.2 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| October | 32°C | 22°C | 2 | 28°C | 11.6 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| November | 30°C | 19°C | 1 | 26°C | 11 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| December | 27°C | 16°C | 1 | 24°C | 10.7 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | Humpback whale season (usually mid-December to mid-April) |
| February | Humpback whale season continues; Carnaval celebrations in nearby La Paz (usually February or early March) |
| March | Spring break (most of March); Fiestas Tradicionales in San José del Cabo (around 19 March) |
| April | Semana Santa (Easter week, March or April) |
| July | Mexican school summer holidays (July–August) |
| September | Independence Day celebrations (night of 15 September) |
| October | Bisbee's Black & Blue marlin tournament (usually October); Fiestas de San Lucas, the town's patron saint festival (around 18 October) |
| November | Día de Muertos altars and events (1–2 November) |
| December | Humpback whale season begins (usually mid-December); Christmas and New Year celebrations on the marina |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in September, and the sights are quietest in September. Many visitors avoid September.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Winter | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Spring | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Cabo San Lucas?
The best time to visit Cabo San Lucas is from November to April, when days are sunny and warm rather than hot, humidity is low and humpback whales pass offshore from about mid-December. May and June are hot but dry and quieter. Late summer, especially September, is very humid and carries the highest hurricane risk.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Cabo San Lucas?
Usually in September. The wettest and most humid month and the usual peak of the hurricane season; some businesses close for a break.
+What is the rainiest month in Cabo San Lucas?
September, with about 4 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Cabo San Lucas get?
The warmest month, July, averages highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F).