Best Time to Visit Cabo San Lucas
A month-by-month guide to weather, whale season, pricing, and crowds - from locals who live here year-round.
When Should You Visit Cabo?
The short answer: Cabo is a year-round destination. With over 340 sunny days per year and water temperatures that rarely dip below 70°F, there is no bad time to visit. But the best time depends on what you want - whale watching, budget deals, or avoiding crowds.
Peak season runs from November through April when the weather is perfect (75–82°F), whales are migrating through the Sea of Cortez, and snowbirds escape North American winters. This is also when prices are highest and resorts book up fast. If you want the best rates, May through October offers dramatic savings - sometimes 40–60% off peak-season prices.
Seasons at a Glance
Winter (Nov–Mar) is the golden season. Expect perfect weather, world-class whale watching, and vibrant nightlife. It is the most expensive time to visit, but the experience is unmatched. Book villas and activities well in advance.
Summer (Jun–Oct) is hot and occasionally humid, with brief afternoon rain showers in August and September. But the ocean is bathtub-warm, fishing is at its peak, and you will have the beaches practically to yourself. The trade-off is lower prices, fewer crowds, and the warmest water temperatures of the year.
Month-by-Month Breakdown
January
$$$75°F · Sunny
Crowds: High
Peak whale watching season
February
$$$76°F · Sunny
Crowds: High
Whale watching + Valentine's
March
$$$$78°F · Sunny
Crowds: Very High
Spring break peak season
April
$$$82°F · Sunny
Crowds: High
Easter + whale season ends
May
$$86°F · Sunny
Crowds: Low
Shoulder season deals begin
June
$$90°F · Hot
Crowds: Low
Fishing season ramps up
July
$$92°F · Hot
Crowds: Medium
Summer family travel
August
$92°F · Humid
Crowds: Low
Best rates of the year
September
$90°F · Humid
Crowds: Very Low
Hurricane season - lowest rates
October
$$86°F · Warm
Crowds: Low
Shoulder season returns
November
$$$80°F · Perfect
Crowds: Medium
Whale season begins + Dia de Muertos
December
$$$$76°F · Sunny
Crowds: Very High
Holiday peak + whale watching
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