Month guide · Cabo San Lucas · Mexico
Cabo San Lucas in March
What March 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
March is one of the best months to visit Cabo San Lucas. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Warm and dry; spring break crowds fill Médano Beach and the bar strip, while whales are still around.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea temperature
- 21°C (70°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in March
March is the 9th-warmest month in Cabo San Lucas: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with February (27°C (81°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:29
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:29
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea
- 21°C (70°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild days around 26 °C, cool evenings, whale watching and the highest prices, especially over Christmas and New Year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 5 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in March). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
- Spring break (most of March)
- Fiestas Tradicionales in San José del Cabo (around 19 March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · San José del Cabo
Estero de San José
Go in the early morning, when birds are most active and it is still cool; binoculars help, and the path is flat enough for children.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Nature
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
Experience · Tourist Corridor
Golf in the Tourist Corridor
Los Cabos has a cluster of championship courses laid out between desert and sea, including Cabo del Sol, Cabo Real, Palmilla and Querencia in the corridor and Diamante and Quivira on the Pacific side.
- Time needed
- 4–5 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Outdoors
- Views
Experience · Cabo San Lucas Bay
Whale watching
Choose a small group with a licensed operator; regulations require boats to keep their distance, and a hydrophone on board lets you hear the whales singing.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Kids
- Iconic
- Photo spot
Waterfront · Marina and Downtown
Marina boardwalk
The paved promenade around the Cabo San Lucas marina links shops, restaurants and the docks where fishing fleets, catamarans and yachts tie up.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Food
- Shopping
The sea averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Cabo San Lucas.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 16°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March 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 April and November–February. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Cabo San Lucas?
It is one of the best months to visit Cabo San Lucas. Warm and dry; spring break crowds fill Médano Beach and the bar strip, while whales are still around.
+How warm is Cabo San Lucas in March?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cabo San Lucas in March?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.