Cabo San Lucas Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
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 (77°F) and 27°C (81°F), but the mercury can even drop to 20°C (68°F). In summer it is on average 34°C (93°F), 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.
Monthly Temperature in Cabo San Lucas
The climate in Cabo San Lucas experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C (91°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 26°C (79°F) during cooler months like February.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 26°C (79°F) in July to around 19°C (66°F) during February.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 284 mm (11 in) of rain per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, September it receives high rainfall, averaging 127 mm (5 in) of precipitation, recorded across 5 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month May brings less rainfall, with 0.4 mm (0.02 in) over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Cabo San Lucas Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Water Temperature in Cabo San Lucas
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 22°C (72°F) in February to 30°C (86°F) in September.
Water temperature over the year
Cabo San Lucas 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Cabo San Lucas
The warm weather in Cabo San Lucas maintains temperatures between 26°C (79°F) and 33°C (91°F) year-round. Plan your visit during January, February, March, April, May, June and December for drier days and the best conditions to enjoy being outside.To make the most of your visit, consider exploring early in the morning or during the pleasant late afternoon hours when the temperature is most comfortable. Seeking the perfect travel destination for this year? We've created a tool that suggests locations matching your desired weather. Let our weather planner guide your travel decisions.
