Cabo San Lucas
A rock arch where the Pacific meets the Sea of Cortez at the very tip of the peninsula, marlin fishing that built the town's whole reputation, and a desert-meets-sea landscape unlike anywhere else in Mexico.
The best time to visit Cabo San Lucas is Nov–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (85°F). Local time there is 09:35 (UTC-7).
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The year at a glance
January · high 26°C · rain 7mm · 10.9h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at San José del Cabo, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C78°F | 7mm0.3in | 10.9h10.9h | in the recommended window |
| February | 25°C78°F | 7mm0.3in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| March | 28°C82°F | 0mm0.0in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| April | 29°C85°F | 0mm0.0in | 12.7h12.7h | in the recommended window |
| May | 31°C87°F | 0mm0.0in | 13.2h13.2h | |
| June | 33°C91°F | 14mm0.6in | 13.5h13.5h | |
| July | 34°C93°F | 21mm0.8in | 13.4h13.4h | |
| August | 33°C91°F | 119mm4.7in | 12.9h12.9h | |
| September | 32°C90°F | 116mm4.6in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| October | 31°C88°F | 55mm2.2in | 11.6h11.6h | |
| November | 29°C85°F | 24mm0.9in | 11.0h11.0h | in the recommended window |
| December | 27°C80°F | 2mm0.1in | 10.7h10.7h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
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- Language
- Spanish, Nahuatl, Yucatec Maya
- Driving
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When is the best time to visit Cabo San Lucas?
The best time to visit Cabo San Lucas is Nov–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (85°F).
How warm does Cabo San Lucas get?
Typical daytime highs in Cabo San Lucas are Mar–May 29°C (85°F), Jun–Aug 33°C (92°F), Sep–Nov 31°C (88°F), Dec–Feb 26°C (79°F).
Is Cabo San Lucas expensive?
On the ground, Cabo San Lucas is steep.
What sort of trip is Cabo San Lucas good for?
Cabo San Lucas is good for beach and sun holidays, nature and scenery, relaxing holidays, adventure holidays.
How rainy is Cabo San Lucas?
The wettest month in Cabo San Lucas is August at 119mm (4.7in), the driest March at 0mm (0.0in), with a monthly average of 30mm (1.2in).
What plug do I need for Cabo San Lucas?
Cabo San Lucas uses type A, B sockets at 127 V.
