Los Cabos in August
August is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to Los Cabos: a typical day grades A-, the 11th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 94°F, water around 84°F and about a 15% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Mexico summer vacation and US summer school break). It is hurricane season, with moderate storm risk.
Los Cabos month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanA-80°F
- FebA-81°F
- MarA-83°F
- AprA86°F
- MayA89°F
- JunA92°F
- JulA-94°F
- AugA-94°F
- SepA-93°F
- OctA90°F
- NovA87°F
- DecA82°F
July: A- · August: A- · September: A-. The best months are usually May, June and November, and the weakest are August and September.
Best beaches in Los Cabos in August
Resorts with the best typical August, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Aug | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Krystal Grand Los Cabos | A- | SatDSunCMonBTueA-WedB+ |
| Hotel Riu Santa Fe | A- | SatD+SunDMonBTueBWedB |
| The Ridge at Playa Grande | A- | SatD+SunDMonBTueBWedB |
| Solmar Resort | A- | SatD+SunDMonBTueBWedB |
| Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos | A- | SatDSunCMonBTueA-WedB+ |
| Grand Velas | A- | SatC-SunDMonB+TueB+WedA- |
| Pueblo Bonito Pacifica | A- | SatD+SunDMonBTueBWedB |
| Hotel Royal Solaris | A- | SatDSunCMonBTueA-WedB+ |
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
How it compares
Los Cabos is among the best-graded beach destinations in August. Every destination in August.
Questions
- Is August a good time to visit Los Cabos?
- August is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to Los Cabos: a typical day grades A-, the 11th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 94°F, water around 84°F and about a 15% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Mexico summer vacation and US summer school break). It is hurricane season, with moderate storm risk.
- How warm is Los Cabos in August?
- Typical highs are about 94°F and the sea is about 84°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is August hurricane season in Los Cabos?
- August falls in the tropical storm season; the typical risk on a given day is moderate. It peaks in September. Travel insurance and flexible bookings help.
- How crowded is Los Cabos in August?
- Typically moderate, around Mexico summer vacation and US summer school break. The quietest months are usually August and September.
Plan it
- Los Cabos: this week's forecast, beach by beach
- Mexico Beach Report: this week, updated every Monday
- Compare dates and beaches on the map
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 32 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.