Season guide · Cabo San Lucas · Mexico
Cabo San Lucas in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Dry, sunny and warming, with spring break in March, Easter crowds and the end of whale season in April. Expect highs up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F), with about 0 rainy days across March–May. March–April are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 16°C (61°F) to 31°C (88°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 0
- Sea
- 21°C (70°F) to 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 28°C (82°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 0 | 12 h | 5/5 |
| April | 29°C (84°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 0 | 12.7 h | 4/5 |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 0 | 13.2 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 29°C (84°F) against a yearly 30°C (86°F), and 0 of the year's roughly 14 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- March: Spring break (most of March)
- March: Fiestas Tradicionales in San José del Cabo (around 19 March)
- April: Semana Santa (Easter week, March or April)
Make the most of the weather
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
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
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
Experience · Marina
Sportfishing charter
Most restaurants downtown will cook your catch for a small charge if you bring it in cleaned; ask the crew to fillet it at the dock.
- Time needed
- 4–8 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Iconic
- Outdoors
Day trips in spring
- Todos Santos and Cerritos (About 1 hour by car) — Todos Santos is a Pueblo Mágico on the Pacific side with adobe buildings, galleries, the mission church and the much-photographed Hotel California.
- Cabo Pulmo National Park (About 2–2.5 hours by car) — A marine park on the East Cape protecting one of the few living hard-coral reefs in the Sea of Cortez, where fish populations recovered dramatically after fishing was banned.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Cabo San Lucas?
Yes: March–April are among the best months. Dry, sunny and warming, with spring break in March, Easter crowds and the end of whale season in April.
+What is the weather like in Cabo San Lucas in spring?
Highs of up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F), with about 0 rainy days over the season.