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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 | 20-27°C, sunny and dry with occasional cool evenings | high | high |
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| February | 21-28°C, sunny and dry | peak | peak |
⚠ Book accommodations and flights well in advance. | |
| March | 22-29°C, sunny and dry | high | high |
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| April | 23-30°C, sunny and very dry | moderate | moderate |
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| May | 25-32°C, sunny and dry | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Water can start to feel warmer, less refreshing for some. | |
| June | 27-34°C, hot and humid with increasing chance of rain | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Beginning of the rainy season, though often just brief afternoon showers. | |
| July | 28-35°C, hot, humid, and rainy | moderate | moderate |
⚠ High humidity and frequent, heavy rain showers. Hurricane season officially starts. | |
| August | 29-36°C, very hot, humid, and rainy | low | low |
⚠ Peak hurricane season risk. High humidity and heat can be oppressive. | |
| September | 28-35°C, hot, humid, and rainy | low | low |
⚠ Highest hurricane risk. Many resorts offer significant discounts. | |
| October | 26-33°C, warm and increasingly dry with less humidity | moderate | moderate |
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| November | 23-30°C, sunny and dry | high | high |
⚠ Crowds build towards Thanksgiving week. | |
| December | 21-28°C, sunny and dry with cool evenings | peak | peak |
⚠ Christmas and New Year's Eve lead to peak crowds and prices. |
Annual events worth timing your trip around
January
Whale Watching Season
Gray whales migrate to the warm waters of Baja California Sur to breed and calve.
February
Whale Watching Season
Peak season for observing humpback and gray whales.
March
Whale Watching Season
Late season for whale watching, still good opportunities.
March
Spring Break
US college students descend on Cabo for parties and beach activities, increasing crowds and prices.
November
Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos)
While not as elaborate as in central Mexico, local families honor departed relatives with altars and offerings.
October
Los Cabos Billfish Tournament
One of the world's premier sportfishing events, attracting anglers from around the globe.
December
New Year's Eve
Major celebrations with fireworks and parties, especially in tourist areas.
Insider timing tips
- •The 'dry season' (November-May) offers the most reliably pleasant weather, with minimal rain and comfortable temperatures.
- •September and October are the riskiest months for hurricanes, though direct hits are statistically uncommon, storms can cause significant disruption and heavy rainfall.
- •While June through October is technically the rainy season, precipitation often comes in short, intense bursts, usually in the late afternoon or evening, allowing for daytime activities.
- •Shoulder seasons (April-May and October-November) provide a good balance of excellent weather and slightly lower crowds and prices compared to the peak winter months.
- •Local holidays, like those around Day of the Dead, can see small increases in domestic tourism and some localized events, but don't typically impact international tourist flows as dramatically as major US holidays.
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