Mexico · December
Cabo San Lucas in December
December in Cabo San Lucas offers a delightful escape from winter, boasting sunny skies and comfortably warm temperatures perfect for exploring. This is prime whale-watching season, with humpbacks and gray whales beginning their migration through the Sea of Cortez, making boat tours exceptionally rewarding.
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Is December a good time to visit Cabo San Lucas?
December is a workable month for Cabo San Lucas with tradeoffs. 20-26°C, sunny and dry. — Prices and crowds increase significantly around the holidays.
Overall: Great
Crowds: Heavy
Prices: Heavy
What makes December worth visiting
- •Start of peak tourist season
- •Christmas and New Year's festivities
Events in Cabo San Lucas this December
December
Whale Watching Season
Humpback and gray whales migrate to the warm waters of the Baja California peninsula to breed and calve.
What to pack for Cabo San Lucas in December
Winter-specific items.
Clothing
- ●Lightweight long-sleeve shirts
- ●Shorts and skirts
- ●Swimsuit
- ●A light jacket or sweater
- ●Casual evening wear
Beach Gear
- ●Reef-safe sunscreen
- ●Wide-brimmed hat
- ●Sunglasses
- ●Beach towel
- ●Water shoes
Electronics
- ●Portable power bank
- ●Waterproof phone case
Health & Safety
- ●Insect repellent
- ●Basic first-aid kit
- ●Hand sanitizer
Documents & Money
- ●Passport
- ●Mexican Pesos (MXN)
- ●Credit/Debit Cards
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