Cabo San Lucas in December
Weather, crowds, and prices, and whether December is your month.
Holiday high season; first whales arrive. Expect highs around 80°F, very little rain, peak crowds, and peak prices.
The bigger picture for Cabo San Lucas
- Best overall: November-May: dry, sunny, and whale-filled December-April.
- Best value: May-June and November.
- Watch out for: August-September: the short but real hurricane window with peak heat.
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What a Cabo San Lucas trip costs in December
A 7-night Cabo San Lucas trip for two in December runs about $5,950 all-inclusive, covering flights, resort, and food. That makes December the most expensive month of the year, prices drop to about $3,900 by September.
See the full Cabo San Lucas cost breakdown →Cabo San Lucas month by month
| Month | High/Low | Rain | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78/55° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
| February | 79/55° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
| March | 81/57° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
| April | 84/60° | Very little rain | Busy | Above average |
| May | 87/63° | Very little rain | Moderate | Good value |
| June | 92/68° | Very little rain | Moderate | Good value |
| July | 96/73° | Occasional showers | Busy | Above average |
| August | 96/75° | Regular showers | Moderate | Good value |
| September | 94/74° | Regular showers | Quiet | Lowest of the year |
| October | 91/69° | Occasional showers | Moderate | Good value |
| November | 85/62° | Very little rain | Busy | Above average |
| December ← | 80/57° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
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