Month guide · Cabo San Lucas · Mexico
Cabo San Lucas in December
What December 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
December is one of the best months to visit Cabo San Lucas. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 10.7 hours of daylight. Mild and dry, with the first whales arriving; the Christmas and New Year weeks are the most expensive of the year.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in December
December is the 11th-warmest month in Cabo San Lucas: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with November (30°C (86°F)), December is cooler; by January highs stay near 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 06:53
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 17:37
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°F)
Autumn (September–November). Hurricane risk peaks in September, then October brings fishing tournaments and November returns to pleasant, dry weather.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 5 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in March). Book accommodation early: December is one of the pricier months.
Events in December
- Humpback whale season begins (usually mid-December)
- Christmas and New Year celebrations on the marina
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Marina
Sunset cruise around Land's End
Catamarans and sailing boats leave the marina in the late afternoon, round El Arco and head out towards the Pacific so passengers can watch the sun drop into the open ocean.
- Time needed
- 2–2.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Couples
- Views
- After dark
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
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Cabo San Lucas.
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 16°C and 1 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Cabo San Lucas?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Cabo San Lucas?
It is one of the best months to visit Cabo San Lucas. Mild and dry, with the first whales arriving; the Christmas and New Year weeks are the most expensive of the year.
+How warm is Cabo San Lucas in December?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cabo San Lucas in December?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.