Cabo San Lucas in May: weather, rain (1%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Cabo San Lucas weather in May

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

70°F – 86°F

🌧 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°F.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 1%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 86°F

☀️ 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

Spring marks the start of the good season in Cabo San Lucas. Temperatures rise (30°F) 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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Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
☀️ January	61°F	77°F	1%	0.0in	10.7h	8.9/10
☀️ February	63°F	79°F	2%	0.0in	11.0h	9.1/10
☀️ March	64°F	82°F	0%	0.0in	11.3h	9.5/10
☀️ April	68°F	84°F	0%	0.0in	12.4h	9.4/10
☀️ May	70°F	86°F	1%	0.0in	12.8h	9.2/10
☀️ June	75°F	88°F	5%	0.0in	13.0h	8.8/10
☀️ July	79°F	91°F	8%	0.0in	13.0h	8.1/10
☀️ August	81°F	91°F	23%	0.1in	12.5h	7.6/10
🌤️ September	79°F	88°F	27%	0.1in	11.8h	7.9/10
☀️ October	77°F	88°F	10%	0.0in	11.4h	8.4/10
☀️ November	70°F	84°F	4%	0.0in	10.4h	8.9/10
☀️ December	64°F	81°F	3%	0.0in	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 86°F, 1% rainy days and 12.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.2/10. See methodology →

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