Cabo San Lucas weather in September
Should you visit Cabo San Lucas in September?
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 31°F.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: September in Cabo is incredibly warm and sunny—perfect if you love heat and don't mind occasional rain showers. You'll get nearly 12 hours of daily sunshine and just enough moisture to keep things lush, making it ideal for beach lovers who appreciate warm water and don't require totally dry weather. It's genuinely great value season too, since fewer crowds mean better hotel rates.
Cabo San Lucas in September by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
What to expect in September
Autumn in Cabo San Lucas is often underrated: 31°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 27% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if March (9.5/10) remains theoretically better.
All months for Cabo San Lucas
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 |
September vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 9.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -3°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -27%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.5h/day