The month in detail
What to expect in March
Spring marks the start of the good season in Cabo San Lucas. Temperatures rise (28°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (1% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup.
March is the best month of the year in Cabo San Lucas. Compared to February: +2°C daytime.
This month's conditions
What it's like in March
UV index
8 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
comfortable
11°
Sea
21°C
cool, invigorating
Daylight
11.8h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 31
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Is March the right month?
March is actually the best month of the year in Cabo San Lucas. Good timing.
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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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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
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Location
Where is Cabo San Lucas ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
MexicoTemperate 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 March?
In March, 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 March?
The average UV index reaches 8 in March in Cabo San Lucas (very high), with about 11.8h of daylight. Protection essential.