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Cabo San Lucas, Mexico · Temperate oceanic

Cabo San Lucas in April: go or not?

Excellent time. Cabo San Lucas in April scores 9.4/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 22.89°N · 109.91°W
⚡ This month's verdict
Go for it
Cabo San Lucas · April
9.4
20–29°
Temperature
1%
Rain
9h
Sun
🌊 Seaside☀️ Bright🍴 Gastronomy
Photo : Christopher Kuzman via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in April

Spring marks the start of the good season in Cabo San Lucas. Temperatures rise (29°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (1% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Cabo San Lucas.

April is the best month of the year in Cabo San Lucas. Compared to March: +0.7h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in April

UV index
9 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
comfortable
11°
Sea
21°C
cool, invigorating
Daylight
12.5h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 34
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Is April the right month?

The best month in Cabo San Lucas is March (9.4/10), 0.0 pt higher than April.

See March →See all 12 months →
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.

Country · Mexico

🗣️LanguageSpanish
💶CurrencyMexican Peso ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 33°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 25°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 17%

🏖️ Beach holiday

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
Location

Where is Cabo San Lucas ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Mexico
Temperate oceanic climate with a 9.4 → 5.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
22.89°N · 109.91°W
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Cabo San Lucas?
March is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 18.0°C lows, 8.7h of sunshine and 1.0% rainy days. The months of March & April offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Cabo San Lucas get in March?
Cabo San Lucas averages 8.7 sunshine hours per day in March. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.2/10.
What is the rainiest month in Cabo San Lucas?
August is the most unfavourable month with August has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Cabo San Lucas in March?
In March, overnight lows reach 18.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Cabo San Lucas good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Cabo San Lucas scores 8.7/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains March with a score of 9.2/10.
When should you avoid Cabo San Lucas?
August is the most difficult month to visit Cabo San Lucas, with August has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Cabo San Lucas in April?
In April, the sea averages 21°C in Cabo San Lucas: cool, invigorating. Swimming is possible but brisk; sensitive swimmers may prefer a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Cabo San Lucas in April?
The average UV index reaches 9 in April in Cabo San Lucas (very high), with about 12.5h of daylight. Protection essential.