Month guide · Cabo San Lucas · Mexico
Cabo San Lucas in September
What September 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
September is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 12.2 hours of daylight. The wettest and most humid month and the usual peak of the hurricane season; some businesses close for a break.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in September
September is the 3rd-warmest month in Cabo San Lucas: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 30 days. Compared with August (33°C (91°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:06
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:23
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°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, September rates 1 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in March). That makes September one of the better-value months to book.
Events in September
- Independence Day celebrations (night of 15 September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Waterfront · Marina and Downtown
Marina boardwalk
Come around mid-afternoon to watch the sportfishing boats return and fly their catch flags, then stay on for dinner as the lights come on.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Food
- Shopping
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
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
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Cabo San Lucas.
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 24°C and 4 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Cabo San Lucas?
A month many travellers avoid, with a notable event 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 September a good time to visit Cabo San Lucas?
It is a month many travellers avoid. The wettest and most humid month and the usual peak of the hurricane season; some businesses close for a break.
+How warm is Cabo San Lucas in September?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cabo San Lucas in September?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.