The best times of the year to visit Cabo all depend on what you want out of a vacation. “Los Cabos” is located at the tip of the Baja California Peninsula, stretching from San Jose del Cabo to Cabo San Lucas, with 20 miles of world class resorts and championship golf courses in between. It’s beautiful here year-round with many ways to save a buck and much to do, so there is really no “bad” time to find your own slice of Mexican paradise.
Sea Side Reservations has served travelers with safe, convenient accommodations in Cabo since 2001, with five-star ratings. Here’s our inside scoop on when to book your Cabo vacation.
When To Visit Cabo For The Best Weather
Cabo, Mexico’s weather fluctuates from daytime lows of 69 in January, to average highs of 85 in July. Even at night, it’s unlikely you’ll see temperatures dipping below 55 degrees. The best times to visit Cabo for warm sun and comfortable temperatures include: June through mid-July, and mid-October through mid-December.
- Winter: While much of North America is covered in frosty chill, travelers flock to the beaches of Los Cabos, where it’s 80 degrees and sunny. The temperature fluctuates by less than five degrees, so you’re pretty much guaranteed an ideal holiday. Water temperatures range from 65-70 in the Pacific Ocean to 75 degrees in the Sea of Cortez.
- Spring: March temperatures range from 55 in the evening to 85 during the day, with cooling breezes. Water temperatures can dip as low as 62 degrees, so you may want to bring your wetsuit for snorkeling and diving. During the “dry” period in Cabo, expect about 11 hours of sunshine a day and just 0.2 inches of monthly rainfall.
- Summer: There is a slight chance of hurricanes and rainfall, particularly in August and September. Humidity is lower in Cabo, compared to other parts of Mexico’s west coast. Temperatures can soar into the 90s, but you’ll be treated to pleasant Sea of Cortez and Pacific Ocean breezes.
- Fall: The October water temperature feels like warm bath water, compared to April’s. The air is more humid, as hurricane season concludes, but it’s not overly sticky. You can expect hot days, ranging from 70 to 90, and warm evenings without the breeze that sweeps through in spring and summer.
When To Visit Cabo For The Best Events
By far, the busiest times of year to visit Cabo are during Spring Break and the week of Easter. Cabo festivals are an opportune way to mingle with the crowds, indulge in the best area cuisine, shop handicrafts, and lose yourself in a foreign culture. While Cabo’s calendar is jam-packed with events all year round, the most popular include:
- Spring Break (mid-March to early April)
- Semana Santa / Easter Week (April)
- Whale Watching Season (December to April)
- Cinco de Mayo (May)
- Mexican Independence Day (September)
- Baja Sur Tequila and Mariachi Festival (October)
- Bisbee’s Black and Blue Marlin Tournament (October)
- Dia de los Muertos (November)
- Los Cabo Summer Dive Fiesta (August)
When To Visit Cabo For The Best Deals
May and June are considered “the sweet spot” in Los Cabos tourism, where the weather is pleasant, crowds are low, and prices are surprisingly reasonable. To score the best deals, begin your flight and accommodations search in late winter. As temperatures soar and rainfall increases to 2.5 inches per month, you’ll also find big savings on accommodations and flights in August and September. Even the swankiest places to stay offer discounts this time of year, when crowds are low, but swimming temperatures are ideal.
Contact Sea Side Reservations for more tips on booking a stay at one of Cabo’s best rental properties. Our Cabo vacation rental specialists are happy to assist you in deciding upon the best time to travel to Los Cabos, where to stay, and what to do while you’re here. You won’t find that level of customer service at every travel booking site!
Additional Resources:
- USA Today – Cheapest Time To Visit Los Cabos, http://traveltips.usatoday.com/cheapest-time-los-cabos-110270.html
- US News & World Report – When To Visit Cabo, https://travel.usnews.com/Cabo_San_Lucas_Mexico/When_To_Visit/
- Cabo San Lucas Tours – Cabo Weather, http://www.cabosanlucastours.net/Cabo-Weather.htm
