Visit Cabo San Lucas in May? Score 9.2/10 [2026]

Month summary

Cabo San Lucas weather in May

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

21°C – 30°C

🌧 Rainy days

1% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.8h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

9.2/10

📅 📅 Best month

March (9.5/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Cabo San Lucas in May?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 12.8h per day on average.

❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 1%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 30°C

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.8h/d

Our take: May in Cabo San Lucas delivers near-perfect conditions with warm days reaching 30°C, barely any rain, and nearly 13 hours of glorious sunshine daily. The dry heat feels comfortable rather than stifling, making it ideal for beach lovers, snorkelers, and anyone craving uninterrupted sun. Perfect for travelers who want peak weather just before the summer crowds arrive.

By trip type

Cabo San Lucas in May by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season

Local context

What to expect in May

🎯 Water at 27°C and lively beaches — May is peak swimming season in Cabo San Lucas Spring marks the start of the good season in Cabo San Lucas. Temperatures rise (30°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.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	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 ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Cabo San Lucas averages 30°C, 1% rainy days and 12.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.2/10. See methodology →

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