Mexico · January
Cabo San Lucas in January
January in Cabo San Lucas offers a perfect escape from winter's chill with consistently sunny days and comfortably warm temperatures ideal for exploring. This vibrant Baja California Sur destination truly shines with its dramatic meeting of the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez, offering stunning natural beauty and a lively atmosphere.
Is January a good time to visit Cabo San Lucas?
January is a workable month for Cabo San Lucas with tradeoffs. 20-27°C, sunny and dry with occasional cool evenings
What makes January worth visiting
- •Whale watching season begins
- •Pleasant temperatures for outdoor activities
Events in Cabo San Lucas this January
Gray whales migrate to the warm waters of Baja California Sur to breed and calve.
What to pack for Cabo San Lucas in January
Winter-specific items.
Clothing
- ●Lightweight layers
- ●Swimwear
- ●Sun dress/nicer casual wear
- ●Long-sleeved shirt
- ●Shorts/Capris
Beach Gear
- ●Reef-safe sunscreen
- ●Wide-brimmed hat
- ●Sunglasses
- ●Beach towel
- ●Water shoes
Electronics
- ●Portable power bank
- ●Waterproof phone case
- ●Camera
Health & Safety
- ●Prescription medications
- ●Basic first-aid kit
- ●Hand sanitizer
- ●Insect repellent
Documents & Money
- ●Passport
- ●Driver's license
- ●Credit/Debit Cards
- ●Mexican Pesos (MXN)
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