Cancún vs Los Cabos
Los Cabos usually grades better in every month; Cancún never beats it by a clear margin. In winter (December to February) Los Cabos is the stronger pick (A- vs B). Seaweed: Cancún peaks high in August, Los Cabos rarely sees any.
Month by month
A typical day in each month (median resort). Bold: better by a clear margin.
| Month | Cancún | Los Cabos | Water | Rain chance | Seaweed | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | B | A- | 80°F / 72°F | 45% / 5% | Moderate / Rare | Very busy / Very busy | Very low / Very low |
| February | B | A- | 80°F / 70°F | 38% / 3% | Moderate / Rare | Very busy / Very busy | Very low / Very low |
| March | B | A- | 80°F / 70°F | 37% / 1% | Moderate / Rare | Packed / Packed | Very low / Very low |
| April | B | A | 81°F / 72°F | 28% / 0% | Moderate / Rare | Very busy / Busy | Very low / Very low |
| May | B | A | 82°F / 75°F | 43% / 0% | High / Rare | Busy / Busy | Very low / Very low |
| June | B- | A | 83°F / 79°F | 70% / 2% | High / Rare | Busy / Busy | Very low / Very low |
| July | C+ | A- | 84°F / 82°F | 61% / 8% | High / Rare | Very busy / Busy | Low / Low |
| August | C | A- | 85°F / 84°F | 67% / 15% | High / Rare | Busy / Moderate | Moderate / Moderate |
| September | C | A- | 85°F / 84°F | 76% / 18% | High / Rare | Moderate / Moderate | High / High |
| October | B- | A | 85°F / 82°F | 67% / 8% | High / Rare | Moderate / Busy | Low / Low |
| November | B- | A | 84°F / 79°F | 54% / 5% | High / Rare | Busy / Busy | Very low / Very low |
| December | B | A | 82°F / 74°F | 48% / 5% | Moderate / Rare | Very busy / Very busy | Very low / Very low |
Pairs of values read Cancún / Los Cabos. From Veabird's year-ahead outlook: climate normals, the seasonal seaweed pattern, holiday crowds and storm history.
This week
Grades for the next few days at the resorts that usually do best this month.
Cancún
- Holbox Island HotelsSatC+SunC+MonC-TueCWedC
- Villas FlamingosSatC+SunC+MonC-TueCWedC
- Villas DelphinesSatC+SunC+MonC-TueCWedC
- Xaloc ResortSatC+SunC+MonC-TueCWedC
Los Cabos
- Krystal Grand Los CabosSatDSunCMonBTueA-WedB+
- Hotel Riu Santa FeSatD+SunDMonBTueBWedB
- The Ridge at Playa GrandeSatD+SunDMonBTueBWedB
- Solmar ResortSatD+SunDMonBTueBWedB
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Questions
- Is Cancún or Los Cabos better?
- Los Cabos usually grades better in every month; Cancún never beats it by a clear margin. In winter (December to February) Los Cabos is the stronger pick (A- vs B). Seaweed: Cancún peaks high in August, Los Cabos rarely sees any.
- Which has warmer water, Cancún or Los Cabos?
- Cancún averages 83°F over the year and Los Cabos 77°F. In January it is 80°F vs 72°F; in July 84°F vs 82°F.
- Which is less crowded?
- Cancún is quietest in September and October; Los Cabos in August and September.
- Which has less sargassum?
- Over a typical year, seaweed averages high in Cancún and very low in Los Cabos. Cancún is lightest in January and December; Los Cabos in January and February.