Cabo San Lucas, MexicoQuick decision
When to visit Cabo San Lucas?
🌞 Best time overall
March
🌡️ Optimal temperature
18°C–28°C in March
🌧 Least rain
0% rainy days in March
🌧 Wettest month
August (23%)
📅 Best score
9.5/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Whale WatchingDecember–March — grey and humpback whales in the Pacific.
BeachesOctober–May — Medano Beach, Lover's Beach and Chileno Bay.
DivingJuly–October — manta rays, hammerheads and Cabo Pulmo.
GolfOctober–May — Diamante, Quivira and Cabo del Sol.
Monthly climate data
Cabo San Lucas weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 16°C | 25°C | 1% | 0.1 | 10.7h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ February | 17°C | 26°C | 2% | 0.2 | 11.0h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ March | 18°C | 28°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.3h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ April | 20°C | 29°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.4h | 9.4/10 |
| ☀️ May | 21°C | 30°C | 1% | 0.0 | 12.8h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ June | 24°C | 31°C | 5% | 0.6 | 13.0h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ July | 26°C | 33°C | 8% | 0.4 | 13.0h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ August | 27°C | 33°C | 23% | 2.6 | 12.5h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 26°C | 31°C | 27% | 3.4 | 11.8h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 25°C | 31°C | 10% | 1.1 | 11.4h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ November | 21°C | 29°C | 4% | 0.4 | 10.4h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ December | 18°C | 27°C | 3% | 0.3 | 10.4h | 9.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Excellent time
Average 29°C, 0% rainy days, 12.2h sunshine/day. Score: 9.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 32°C, 12% rainy days, 12.8h sunshine/day. Score: 8.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 30°C, 14% rainy days, 11.2h sunshine/day. Score: 8.4/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time
Average 26°C, 2% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 9.0/10.
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Best months in Cabo San Lucas
March
March in Cabo San Lucas delivers near-perfect conditions with warm days around 28°C, cool evenings near 18°C, and…
April
April in Cabo San Lucas delivers near-perfect conditions with warm days around 29°C, virtually no rain, and over twelve…
May
May in Cabo San Lucas delivers near-perfect conditions with warm days reaching 30°C, barely any rain, and nearly 13…
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
March is ideal with 0% rainy days and 28°C.
August is the wettest month with 23% rainy days.
Yes, March is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 9.0/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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