Month guide · Cabo San Lucas · Mexico
Cabo San Lucas in October
What October 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
October is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 11.6 hours of daylight. Still hot but drying out; sportfishing tournaments fill the marina and the sea is at its warmest for snorkelling.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 5th-warmest month in Cabo San Lucas: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 31 days. Compared with September (33°C (91°F)), October is about as warm; by November highs drop to around 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:16
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 17:54
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot and increasingly humid, with warm seas and Mexican family holidays; tropical storms become possible from August.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 3 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in March). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in October
- Bisbee's Black & Blue marlin tournament (usually October)
- Fiestas de San Lucas, the town's patron saint festival (around 18 October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time 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
Landmark · Marina and Downtown
Plaza Amelia Wilkes
Use it as the start of a walk through the downtown grid's taco stands and craft shops, away from the marina's tourist prices.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Cabo San Lucas.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 22°C and 2 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Cabo San Lucas?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, November–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Cabo San Lucas in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Cabo San Lucas?
It is a shoulder-season month. Still hot but drying out; sportfishing tournaments fill the marina and the sea is at its warmest for snorkelling.
+How warm is Cabo San Lucas in October?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cabo San Lucas in October?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.