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Los Cabos in October

October 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 90°F, water around 82°F and about a 8% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy.

Typical dayA2nd of 12 months
Highs / water90°FSea 82°F
Rain chance8%on a given day
Waves–typical
CrowdsBusyno big holidays
Storm riskLowhurricane season

Los Cabos month by month

Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.

September: A- · October: A · November: A. The best months are usually May, June and November, and the weakest are August and September.

Best beaches in Los Cabos in October

Resorts with the best typical October, and their grades for the next few days.

BeachTypical OctThis week
Krystal Grand Los CabosASatDSunCMonBTueA-WedB+
Hotel Riu Santa FeASatD+SunDMonBTueBWedB
The Ridge at Playa GrandeASatD+SunDMonBTueBWedB
Solmar ResortASatD+SunDMonBTueBWedB
Hyatt Ziva Los CabosASatDSunCMonBTueA-WedB+
Grand VelasASatC-SunDMonB+TueB+WedA-
Pueblo Bonito PacificaASatD+SunDMonBTueBWedB
Hotel Royal SolarisASatDSunCMonBTueA-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 October. Every destination in October.

Questions

Is October a good time to visit Los Cabos?
October 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 90°F, water around 82°F and about a 8% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy.
How warm is Los Cabos in October?
Typical highs are about 90°F and the sea is about 82°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
Is October hurricane season in Los Cabos?
October falls in the tropical storm season; the typical risk on a given day is low. It peaks in September. Travel insurance and flexible bookings help.
How crowded is Los Cabos in October?
Typically busy. The quietest months are usually August and September.

Plan it

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.

Coordinates approximate; forecasts are estimates, not safety guidance.