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Best time to visit Cabo San Lucas
Month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and festival calendar — so you know exactly when to book.
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Best time to visit Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.
| Month | Score | Weather | Crowds | Prices | Highlights |
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| January | 20-26°C, sunny and dry. | moderate | moderate |
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| February | 21-27°C, sunny and dry. | moderate | moderate |
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| March | 22-28°C, sunny and dry. | moderate | moderate |
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| April | 23-29°C, sunny and dry. | moderate | moderate |
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| May | 24-30°C, sunny with low humidity. | low | low |
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| June | 26-32°C, sunny with increasing humidity. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Hurricane season officially begins, though major storms are rare this early. | |
| July | 27-33°C, hot and humid with occasional rain. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Peak of summer heat and humidity. | |
| August | 27-34°C, hot, humid, and prone to rain. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Highest risk of tropical storms and hurricanes. | |
| September | 26-33°C, very hot, humid, and rainy. | low | low |
⚠ Peak hurricane season; many resorts offer significant discounts. | |
| October | 25-32°C, still hot and humid, decreasing rain. | low | low |
⚠ Still a risk of lingering tropical weather early in the month. | |
| November | 22-28°C, sunny and dry. | moderate | moderate |
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| December | 20-26°C, sunny and dry. | high | high |
⚠ Prices and crowds increase significantly around the holidays. |
Annual events worth timing your trip around
December
Whale Watching Season
Humpback and gray whales migrate to the warm waters of the Baja California peninsula to breed and calve.
February
Festival de Música de Cámara de Los Cabos
A renowned chamber music festival featuring international artists.
March
Cabo Pulmo Film Festival
An environmental film festival celebrating marine conservation in the nearby Cabo Pulmo National Park.
April
Loreto Fest
A multi-day festival in the nearby historic town of Loreto, often featuring music and local culture.
June
San Jose del Cabo Art Walk
Local galleries in San Jose del Cabo open their doors for an evening of art, music, and wine tasting. Runs through June.
November
Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos)
While more prominent in central Mexico, small celebrations and altar displays can be found in Cabo.
Insider timing tips
- •The shoulder seasons of May and November offer the best balance of great weather, low crowds, and reasonable prices.
- •While hurricane season runs from June to November, the highest risk for major storms is typically in August and September.
- •Cabo San Lucas experiences a dry season from November to May, with minimal rainfall and comfortable humidity.
- •Spring Break (mid-March to early April) brings a significant influx of younger crowds and higher prices, particularly around the Medano Beach area.
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