Visit Cabo San Lucas in October? Score 8.4/10 [2026]

Month summary

Cabo San Lucas weather in October

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

25°C – 31°C

🌧 Rainy days

10% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.4h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.4/10

📅 📅 Best month

March (9.5/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Cabo San Lucas in October?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 11.4h per day on average.

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

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 10%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 31°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.4h/d

Our take: October's a sweet spot in Cabo—warm tropical days hit the high 80s°F with virtually no rain, so you'll spend those 11+ hours of sunshine on the beach or out on the water without worrying about storms. It's hot and humid, sure, but perfect if you love heat and want reliable beach weather before peak season crowds arrive.

By trip type

Cabo San Lucas in October by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in October

🎯 Optimal underwater visibility — clear water and ideal diving conditions Autumn in Cabo San Lucas is often underrated: 31°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain is virtually absent (10% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if March (9.5/10) remains theoretically better.

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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 October, Cabo San Lucas averages 31°C, 10% rainy days and 11.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.4/10. See methodology →

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