Cabo San Lucas

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Why visit Cabo San Lucas?

Cabo San Lucas exists at the violent, beautiful collision of the Sonoran Desert and the Pacific Ocean. Begin your mornings at Medano Beach, where the water is calm enough for swimming before the day heats up. Rent a panga to navigate the swell toward El Arco, the iconic granite arch that marks the tip of the Baja Peninsula, where you can watch sea lions haul themselves onto the jagged rocks. For an authentic taste of the region, bypass the tourist traps and head to Tacos Guss for al pastor, or seek out the local specialty, chocolate clams, often served fresh at restaurants along the marina. The contrast between the arid, cactus-studded landscape and the deep cerulean Sea of Cortez is visually jarring and essential to the experience.

As evening descends, the social atmosphere shifts toward the Marina District, where yachts bob against the backdrop of the Mount Solmar peaks. Experience a high-energy night at El Squid Roe, an institution known for its chaotic, multi-level dance floors, or enjoy a quieter, elevated cocktail at Sunset Monalisa. During winter months, take a boat into the bay to witness humpback whales breaching in the deep waters of the Gulf of California. Cabo remains a landscape defined by its rugged coastal geography and relentless desert sun.

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When to go to Cabo San Lucas

The best months for Cabo San Lucas are January, February, March, April and May. Highs then sit around 27°C, crowds are medium at peak, and a week here is expensive.

Jan
25°
low 16°
1 wet day
Feb
25°
low 16°
0 wet days
Mar
27°
low 17°
0 wet days
Apr
29°
low 19°
0 wet days
May
30°
low 21°
0 wet days
Jun
31°
low 24°
2 wet days
Jul
33°
low 26°
3 wet days
Aug
33°
low 27°
9 wet days
Sep
32°
low 26°
7 wet days
Oct
31°
low 24°
5 wet days
Nov
29°
low 20°
1 wet day
Dec
27°
low 18°
1 wet day
Highlighted = best monthsNumber = average daytime highBar = how wet the month is

Temperatures and wet days are measured, not estimated: ERA5 reanalysis for 2021-2023, at Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur. Source: Open-Meteo.

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When is the best time to visit Cabo San Lucas?

The best months for Cabo San Lucas are January, February, March, April and May. Highs then sit around 27°C, crowds are medium at peak, and a week here is expensive.

What is the weather like in Cabo San Lucas?

July is the warmest month, with daytime highs around 33°C. January is the coolest, around 25°C by day and 16°C at night. August is the wettest, with about 9 wet days. Figures are measured averages, not estimates.

What is Cabo San Lucas known for?

Cabo San Lucas is best known for beaches, nature, nightlife, luxury, adventure and desert scenery. The things people come for: El Arco, Medano Beach, Mount Solmar, Marina District, Land's End.

Who is Cabo San Lucas best suited to?

Cabo San Lucas works particularly well for couples, groups of friends and luxury. That is based on what there is to do there, not on who books it most.

What can you book in advance in Cabo San Lucas?

The experiences that sell out first are food tours, cooking classes, day trips, skip-the-line tickets, walking tours and night tours. You can check availability and prices on our booking partners below — you pay the same as booking direct.

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