, with a pleasantly warm winter from December to March, and a hot summer from May to October, within which there is a relatively rainy period from July to September.
The city is located on the southern tip of the California Peninsula, in Los Cabos municipality. We are at the meeting point between the Gulf of California (or Sea of Cortez) and the Pacific Ocean, that is, between two different worlds.
from the United States, some days can be a bit cool and windy, with the night temperature dropping to 8/10 °C (46/50 °F), but even in these cases, in the daytime it usually remains above 20 °C (68 °F).
of the year, which can occur from May to October, the temperature generally reaches 38/39 °C (100/102 °F). In summer, the temperature is slightly lower than in the neighboring city of San José del Cabo. During the summer, the humidity gradually increases, and the muggiest month is September. However, even in summer the temperature can drop when the wind blows from the ocean.
From June to November, but with a higher probability from August to October, the Baja California peninsula can be affected by
of the Pacific Ocean, as happened with Hurricane Odile in September 2014. However, hurricanes are rare in June, the month in which they are most frequent is September, and historically they have never occurred in November.
Cabo San Lucas can be visited from mid-November to March, as it is the mildest season. During the day you can enjoy the sun, while in the evening you will need a sweater and a light jacket.
For a beach holiday, you may prefer May (when the sea is still a little cool, and a light jacket for the evening may also be needed) and the first half of November (when the sea is warmer).
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coolest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.9 °C, with a minimum of
15.4 °C and a maximum of
26.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11 °C. However, it dropped to
8 °C in January 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C. However, it reached
33 °C in January 2013.
Precipitation amounts to
10 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is of
14.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
23.1 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
February is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21.2 °C, with a minimum of
15.6 °C and a maximum of
26.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11 °C. However, it dropped to
6 °C in February 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C. However, it reached
36 °C in February 2006.
Precipitation amounts to only
5 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 49%.
The average wind speed is of
14 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
22.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
March is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22.5 °C, with a minimum of
16.8 °C and a maximum of
28.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12 °C. However, it dropped to
8 °C in March 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C. However, it reached
37 °C in March 2004.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is of
14 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
22.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
April is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
24.4 °C, with a minimum of
18.9 °C and a maximum of
29.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14 °C. However, it dropped to
11 °C in April 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35 °C. However, it reached
38 °C in April 2002.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is of
14.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
22.4 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
May is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
26.8 °C, with a minimum of
21.6 °C and a maximum of
32 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17.5 °C. However, it dropped to
14 °C in May 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36.5 °C. However, it reached
39 °C in May 1998.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 41%.
The average wind speed is of
14.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
23.4 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
June is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
29.1 °C, with a minimum of
24.8 °C and a maximum of
33.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20.5 °C. However, it dropped to
16 °C in June 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37.5 °C. However, it reached
40 °C in June 2003.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is of
15.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
24.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
30.3 °C, with a minimum of
26.6 °C and a maximum of
34 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23 °C. However, it dropped to
19 °C in July 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37.5 °C. However, it reached
40 °C in July 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
15 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is of
16.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
August is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
30 °C, with a minimum of
26.2 °C and a maximum of
33.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23 °C. However, it dropped to
21 °C in August 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37 °C. However, it reached
39 °C in August 2009.
Precipitation amounts to
50 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is of
14.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
September is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
28.9 °C, with a minimum of
24.9 °C and a maximum of
32.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22.5 °C. However, it dropped to
19 °C in September 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36.5 °C. However, it reached
40 °C in September 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is of
11.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
October is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
27.7 °C, with a minimum of
22.6 °C and a maximum of
32.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
18 °C. However, it dropped to
13 °C in October 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36 °C. However, it reached
39 °C in October 2001.
Precipitation amounts to
30 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is of
11.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
November is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
24.7 °C, with a minimum of
19.5 °C and a maximum of
29.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15 °C. However, it dropped to
13 °C in November 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
38 °C in November 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
10 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is of
13.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
December is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21.3 °C, with a minimum of
16.1 °C and a maximum of
26.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11 °C. However, it dropped to
8 °C in December 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C. However, it reached
34 °C in December 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
15 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is of
14.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
24.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.