Cabo San Lucas Climate by Month
Cabo San Lucas is known for extremely beautiful weather with an average of 360 sunny days per year. The proximity of the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean ensures that the air humidity remains very low. In winter the maxium temperature averages between 25°C and 27°C, but the mercury can even drop to 20°C. In summer it is on average 34°C, but it can also become a few degrees warmer. At night it cools down quite a bit in Cabo San Lucas, especially in the period from November to May.
Western Mexico has an hurricane season that falls in the same period as the hurricane season on the east coast. Tropical storms can migrate north / northwest to the coast of Mexico and provide unpredictable weather during the period July to November.
Average day and night temperature
In Cabo San Lucas temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 24°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around 19°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Cabo San Lucas tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 284 mm of rain per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, September receives high rainfall, averaging 127 mm of precipitation, recorded across 5 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, May brings less rainfall, with 0.4 mm over 0 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year in Cabo San Lucas ranges from 22°C in February to 30°C in September.
Water temperature over the year
The best time of year to visit Cabo San Lucas in Mexico
During the months of January, February, March, April, May and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 127 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
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