The Best Time to Visit Cabo San Lucas

Month-by-month weather, crowds, and prices, maintained by Mahalo Travels and reviewed by Courtney Geisel, Travel Advisor.

Quick answer

November-May: dry, sunny, and whale-filled December-April. For the lowest prices, look at May-June and November. Between the cheapest and priciest months, the same week-long trip for two can differ by $2,050.

Best overall

November-May: dry, sunny, and whale-filled December-April

Best value

May-June and November

Worth knowing

August-September: the short but real hurricane window with peak heat

Cabo San Lucas month by month

Every month links to its full guide. Trip prices are a 7-night estimate for two from our live pricing data, the same numbers our cost breakdown and instant calculator use.

Month	Temps (hi/lo)	Rain	Crowds	Week for two	Verdict	Notes
January	78/55°	Very little rain	Peak crowds	$5,550	Peak season	Whale season prime; warm days, crisp desert nights.
February	79/55°	Very little rain	Peak crowds	$5,650	Peak season	Peak whales and peak polish: book ahead.
March	81/57°	Very little rain	Peak crowds	$5,850	Peak season	Spring break energy at Medano; corridor stays calm.
April	84/60°	Very little rain	Busy	$5,400	Good	Whales depart; ideal weather lingers at softer rates.
May	87/63°	Very little rain	Moderate	$4,350	Great value	Dry, warm, and quiet: the spring value pick.
June	92/68°	Very little rain	Moderate	$4,250	Great value	Desert heat builds; sea warms for swimmers.
July	96/73°	Occasional showers	Busy	$4,700	Good	Hot and humid by Cabo standards; pools earn their keep.
August	96/75°	Regular showers	Moderate	$4,350	Good	Hurricane watch month; deep discounts reflect it.
September	94/74°	Regular showers	Quiet	$3,900	Good	The riskiest, cheapest month: flexible travelers only.
October	91/69°	Occasional showers	Moderate	$4,100	Great value	Storms fade; sportfishing tournaments take over.
November	85/62°	Very little rain	Busy	$4,550	Good	Superb: dry season returns before winter pricing.
December	80/57°	Very little rain	Peak crowds	$5,950	Peak season	Holiday high season; first whales arrive.

Our picks, by priority

If you want the best of everything

May, June, October hit the sweet spot: dry-season weather at below-peak prices. These are the months Courtney recommends first when travelers have flexible dates.

If price drives the decision

September bring the lowest rates of the year.

If you're going in peak season anyway

January, February, March, December are the premium months: the best odds of perfect weather, and the highest prices and crowds. Book 6 to 9 months out; this is when the good rooms genuinely sell through.

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FAQs

What is the best month to visit Cabo San Lucas?

November-May: dry, sunny, and whale-filled December-April. If we had to pick, May, June, October deliver the best balance of weather, crowds, and price.

What is the cheapest time to visit Cabo San Lucas?

May-June and November. The absolute lowest rates usually land in September.

What is the worst time to visit Cabo San Lucas?

There's no truly bad month. August-September: the short but real hurricane window with peak heat

How far ahead should I book a Cabo San Lucas trip?

For peak months (January, February, March, December), book 6 to 9 months out; the well-reviewed properties genuinely sell through. Shoulder and value months are more forgiving, 3 to 5 months is usually fine, and a travel advisor watching rates weekly will catch the promotions either way.

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