Season guide · Cabo San Lucas · Mexico
Cabo San Lucas in summer
June–August: 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
Hot and increasingly humid, with warm seas and Mexican family holidays; tropical storms become possible from August. Expect highs up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F), with about 4 rainy days across June–August.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 22°C (72°F) to 33°C (91°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 4
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 32°C (90°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 0 | 13.5 h | 3/5 |
| July | 33°C (91°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 1 | 13.4 h | 3/5 |
| August | 33°C (91°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 3 | 12.9 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 33°C (91°F) against a yearly 30°C (86°F), and 4 of the year's roughly 14 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- July: Mexican school summer holidays (July–August)
Make the most of the weather
Experience · Cabo San Lucas Bay
Whale watching
Humpback whales migrate to the warm waters off Los Cabos to breed and calve, and they are often seen breaching and tail-slapping within a few kilometres of shore.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Kids
- Iconic
- Photo spot
Experience · Marina
Sunset cruise around Land's End
Ask whether the boat sails past the arch onto the Pacific side; the best sunset view is from beyond Land's End, not from inside the bay.
- Time needed
- 2–2.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Couples
- Views
- After dark
Experience · Marina
Sportfishing charter
Cabo's fleets fish the deep water just offshore for striped and blue marlin, dorado, yellowfin tuna and wahoo.
- Time needed
- 4–8 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Iconic
- Outdoors
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
Day trips in summer
- 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.
- La Paz and Espíritu Santo (About 2–2.5 hours by car) — The state capital has a long malecón and is the base for boat trips to Espíritu Santo island, where you can snorkel with a sea lion colony at Los Islotes.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Cabo San Lucas?
It is a trade-off: Hot and increasingly humid, with warm seas and Mexican family holidays; tropical storms become possible from August. The best months overall are November–April.
+What is the weather like in Cabo San Lucas in summer?
Highs of up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F), with about 4 rainy days over the season.