When to go
The Best Time to Visit Cabo San Lucas
Month-by-month climate data for Cabo San Lucas, Mexico — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Cabo San Lucas— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
October–May. Dry, sunny, and warm — perfect resort weather. Whale watching runs January-April. Avoid September's hurricane peak.
Warmest in Cabo San Lucas: Jul (33°C / 91°F) · Coolest: Jan (25°C / 77°F) · Wettest: Aug (~7 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Cabo San Lucas climate, month by month
January
25° / 16°C
~0 rain days
Excellent
February
25° / 16°C
~1 rain days
Excellent
March
27° / 17°C
~0 rain days
Excellent
April
29° / 19°C
~0 rain days
Excellent
May
30° / 21°C
~0 rain days
Excellent
June
31° / 24°C
~2 rain days
Excellent
July
33° / 26°C
~2 rain days
Good
August
33° / 27°C
~7 rain days
Good
September
32° / 26°C
~5 rain days
Good
October
31° / 24°C
~3 rain days
Excellent
November
29° / 20°C
~1 rain days
Excellent
December
27° / 18°C
~1 rain days
Excellent
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