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Los Cabos in September

September is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to Los Cabos: a typical day grades A-, the 12th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 93°F, water around 84°F and about a 18% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Labor Day weekend and Mexican Independence Day). It is hurricane season, with high storm risk.

Typical dayA-12th of 12 months
Highs / water93°FSea 84°F
Rain chance18%on a given day
Waves–typical
CrowdsModerateLabor Day weekend
Storm riskHighhurricane season

Los Cabos month by month

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

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

Best beaches in Los Cabos in September

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

BeachTypical SepThis week
Krystal Grand Los CabosA-SatDSunCMonBTueA-WedB+
Hotel Riu Santa FeA-SatD+SunDMonBTueBWedB
The Ridge at Playa GrandeA-SatD+SunDMonBTueBWedB
Solmar ResortA-SatD+SunDMonBTueBWedB
Hyatt Ziva Los CabosA-SatDSunCMonBTueA-WedB+
Grand VelasA-SatC-SunDMonB+TueB+WedA-
Pueblo Bonito PacificaA-SatD+SunDMonBTueBWedB
Hotel Royal SolarisA-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.

Better beach options in September

Further afield: Maui (A) and Oʻahu (A). Every destination in September.

Questions

Is September a good time to visit Los Cabos?
September is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to Los Cabos: a typical day grades A-, the 12th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 93°F, water around 84°F and about a 18% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Labor Day weekend and Mexican Independence Day). It is hurricane season, with high storm risk.
How warm is Los Cabos in September?
Typical highs are about 93°F and the sea is about 84°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
Is September hurricane season in Los Cabos?
September falls in the tropical storm season; the typical risk on a given day is high. It peaks in September. Travel insurance and flexible bookings help.
How crowded is Los Cabos in September?
Typically moderate, around Labor Day weekend and Mexican Independence Day. 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.