Los Cabos in May
May is one of the best months to visit Los Cabos: a typical day grades A, the 2nd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 89°F, water around 75°F and about a 0% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Memorial Day weekend).
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
April: A · May: A · June: A. The best months are usually May, June and November, and the weakest are August and September.
Best beaches in Los Cabos in May
Resorts with the best typical May, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical May | 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 May. Every destination in May.
Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Los Cabos?
- May is one of the best months to visit Los Cabos: a typical day grades A, the 2nd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 89°F, water around 75°F and about a 0% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Memorial Day weekend).
- How warm is Los Cabos in May?
- Typical highs are about 89°F and the sea is about 75°F. Most swimmers find it comfortable.
- Is May hurricane season in Los Cabos?
- No. Storm risk is very low in May.
- How crowded is Los Cabos in May?
- Typically busy, around Memorial Day weekend. 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.