Best time to visit Cabo
Cabo has its best weather in December to April. Peak season is December to February. For good weather with fewer crowds, aim for March and April.
Cabo weather by month
Average daily high and low, rainy days (1 mm or more) and hours of sunshine per day, 2015 to 2024.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rain days | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F | 62°F | 0.2 in | 1 | 10.1 h |
| February | 78°F | 63°F | 0.3 in | 1 | 10.4 h |
| March | 81°F | 64°F | 0 in | 0 | 11.2 h |
| April | 83°F | 67°F | 0 in | 0 | 12.1 h |
| May | 85°F | 70°F | 0 in | 0 | 12.6 h |
| June | 87°F | 74°F | 0.8 in | 2 | 12.6 h |
| July | 91°F | 79°F | 0.7 in | 3 | 12.7 h |
| August | 90°F | 80°F | 3.2 in | 7 | 11.7 h |
| September | 88°F | 78°F | 4 in | 8 | 11 h |
| October | 88°F | 76°F | 1.3 in | 3 | 11 h |
| November | 84°F | 70°F | 0.6 in | 2 | 10 h |
| December | 80°F | 65°F | 0.1 in | 1 | 9.8 h |
Cabo month by month
Cabo in January
Highs around 78°F, lows near 62°F. About 1 rainy days and 10.1 h of sunshine a day.
Whale watching · Whale sharks
Best weatherPeak seasonCabo in February
Highs around 78°F, lows near 63°F. About 1 rainy days and 10.4 h of sunshine a day.
Whale watching · Whale sharks
Best weatherPeak seasonCabo in March
Highs around 81°F, lows near 64°F. About 0 rainy days and 11.2 h of sunshine a day.
Whale watching · Whale sharks
Best weatherCabo in April
Highs around 83°F, lows near 67°F. About 0 rainy days and 12.1 h of sunshine a day.
Whale watching · Whale sharks
Best weatherCabo in May
Highs around 85°F, lows near 70°F. About 0 rainy days and 12.6 h of sunshine a day.
Good weatherCabo in June
Highs around 87°F, lows near 74°F. About 2 rainy days and 12.6 h of sunshine a day.
Mixed weatherCabo in July
Highs around 91°F, lows near 79°F. About 3 rainy days and 12.7 h of sunshine a day.
Mixed weatherCabo in August
Highs around 90°F, lows near 80°F. About 7 rainy days and 11.7 h of sunshine a day.
Hurricane season
Mixed weatherCabo in September
Highs around 88°F, lows near 78°F. About 8 rainy days and 11 h of sunshine a day.
Independence Day · Hurricane season
Mixed weatherCabo in October
Highs around 88°F, lows near 76°F. About 3 rainy days and 11 h of sunshine a day.
Whale sharks · Sport fishing tournaments
Mixed weatherCabo in November
Highs around 84°F, lows near 70°F. About 2 rainy days and 10 h of sunshine a day.
Whale sharks
Good weatherCabo in December
Highs around 80°F, lows near 65°F. About 1 rainy days and 9.8 h of sunshine a day.
Whale watching · Whale sharks
Best weatherPeak season
Seasons and events
- Aug and Sep
Hurricane seasonWeather risk
The eastern Pacific season runs from May 15 to November 30. Activity peaks in late August, and most storms form between late June and early October.
Source: NOAA National Hurricane Center - Sep
Independence Day
From September, streets and beaches fill with celebrations and parades for Mexican Independence Day.
Source: Los Cabos Tourism Board - Oct–Apr
Whale sharks
The best time to swim with whale sharks is October to April, mostly near La Paz, about two hours from Cabo San Lucas.
Source: Los Cabos Tourism Board - Oct
Sport fishing tournaments
Several sport fishing tournaments run in October, including Los Cabos Billfish and Bisbee's Black and Blue.
Source: Los Cabos Tourism Board - Dec–Apr
Whale watching
Gray and humpback whales can be seen off Los Cabos from December through April.
Source: Los Cabos Tourism Board
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Questions about visiting Cabo
January scores highest for weather in Cabo San Lucas, with highs around 78°F and about 1 rainy days. The best stretch of the year is December to April.
September is the wettest month in Cabo San Lucas, with about 4 in of rain over 8 days. April is the driest, with about 0 in.
Peak season is December to February, according to Los Cabos Tourism Board. For good weather with fewer crowds, aim for March and April.
July is the warmest month in Cabo San Lucas, with average highs of 91°F. January is the coolest, at 78°F.
Climate figures are monthly averages of daily ERA5 reanalysis data for 2015 to 2024, retrieved from Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0). The verdict scores each month on temperature, humidity, rain and daylight, and marks months with typhoons, hurricanes or monsoon rain down.
