Best time to visit Los Cabos
The best time to visit Los Cabos is usually May, June and November, when a typical day grades A, A and A. August and September are the weakest (A- and A-). The quietest months are August and September, and storm risk peaks in September.
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Los Cabos month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Waves | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | A- | 80°F | 72°F | 5% | – | Very busy | Very low |
| February | A- | 81°F | 70°F | 3% | – | Very busy | Very low |
| March | A- | 83°F | 70°F | 1% | – | Packed | Very low |
| April | A | 86°F | 72°F | 0% | – | Busy | Very low |
| May | A | 89°F | 75°F | 0% | – | Busy | Very low |
| June | A | 92°F | 79°F | 2% | – | Busy | Very low |
| July | A- | 94°F | 82°F | 8% | – | Busy | Low |
| August | A- | 94°F | 84°F | 15% | – | Moderate | Moderate |
| September | A- | 93°F | 84°F | 18% | – | Moderate | High |
| October | A | 90°F | 82°F | 8% | – | Busy | Low |
| November | A | 87°F | 79°F | 5% | – | Busy | Very low |
| December | A | 82°F | 74°F | 5% | – | Very busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 32 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in Los Cabos
Resorts with the best typical May, and their grades for the next few days.
- Krystal Grand Los Cabos May ASatDSunCMonBTueA-WedB+
- Hotel Riu Santa Fe May ASatD+SunDMonBTueBWedB
- The Ridge at Playa Grande May ASatD+SunDMonBTueBWedB
- Solmar Resort May ASatD+SunDMonBTueBWedB
- Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos May ASatDSunCMonBTueA-WedB+
- Grand Velas May ASatC-SunDMonB+TueB+WedA-
- Pueblo Bonito Pacifica May ASatD+SunDMonBTueBWedB
- Hotel Royal Solaris May ASatDSunCMonBTueA-WedB+
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit Los Cabos?
- The best time to visit Los Cabos is usually May, June and November, when a typical day grades A, A and A. August and September are the weakest (A- and A-). The quietest months are August and September, and storm risk peaks in September.
- When is the cheapest and least crowded time to visit Los Cabos?
- Crowds are usually lightest in August and September and heaviest in March and December (College & school spring break and Semana Santa / Easter). Quieter months usually mean lower hotel rates.
- When is hurricane season in Los Cabos?
- Storm risk runs from about July to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in Los Cabos?
- The sea is warmest in August and September (about 84°F) and coolest in February and March (about 70°F).