Month guide · Cabo San Lucas · Mexico
Cabo San Lucas in January
What January 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
January is one of the best months to visit Cabo San Lucas. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 10.9 hours of daylight. Sunny, dry and mild, with cool evenings; whale-watching season is in full swing and the sea feels fresh for swimming.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 22°C (72°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in January
January is the coolest month in Cabo San Lucas: days average 26°C (79°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 31 days. Compared with December (27°C (81°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 07:02
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 17:55
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Sea
- 22°C (72°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, January rates 4 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in March). Book accommodation early: January is one of the pricier months.
Events in January
- Humpback whale season (usually mid-December to mid-April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Landmark · Land's End
El Arco at Land's End
Go in the early morning when the light falls on the arch from the east and the bay is calmest, before the tour boats crowd the channel.
- Time needed
- 1 hour by boat
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Views
- Photo spot
- Couples
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
Beach · Médano Beach
Médano Beach
Cabo's main town beach is the stretch where locals and visitors swim close to downtown, with gentle water facing El Arco.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Active
- Free
The sea averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Cabo San Lucas.
What to pack
For highs near 26°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 January a good time to visit Cabo San Lucas?
One of the best months to visit Cabo San Lucas, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are February–April and November–December. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Cabo San Lucas?
It is one of the best months to visit Cabo San Lucas. Sunny, dry and mild, with cool evenings; whale-watching season is in full swing and the sea feels fresh for swimming.
+How warm is Cabo San Lucas in January?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cabo San Lucas in January?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.