Month guide · Cabo San Lucas · Mexico
Cabo San Lucas in February
What February 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
February is one of the best months to visit Cabo San Lucas. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 11.4 hours of daylight. Peak whale-watching month with settled weather; one of the busiest and most expensive months for hotels.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 21°C (70°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in February
February is the 10th-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 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 28 days. Compared with January (26°C (79°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:52
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:16
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Sea
- 21°C (70°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, February rates 4 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in March). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Humpback whale season continues
- Carnaval celebrations in nearby La Paz (usually February or early March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Marina
Sportfishing charter
Cabo's fleets fish the deep water just offshore for striped and blue marlin, dorado, yellowfin tuna and wahoo.
- Time needed
- 4–8 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Iconic
- Outdoors
Beach · Tourist Corridor
Santa María Bay
Arrive early to get parking and shade, and bring your own snorkel gear and food; facilities at the beach are basic.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Kids
- Active
- Free
Beach · Tourist Corridor
Chileno Bay
A wide, sandy public beach roughly halfway along the corridor with restrooms, palapa shade and lifeguards on many days.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Free
- Nature
Beach · Tourist Corridor
Playa Palmilla
Pair it with lunch in San José del Cabo, about ten minutes' drive away, rather than eating at the beach.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Free
The sea averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Cabo San Lucas.
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 15°C and 1 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Cabo San Lucas?
One of the best months to visit Cabo San Lucas, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are March–April and November–January. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Cabo San Lucas?
It is one of the best months to visit Cabo San Lucas. Peak whale-watching month with settled weather; one of the busiest and most expensive months for hotels.
+How warm is Cabo San Lucas in February?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cabo San Lucas in February?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.