One & Only Palmilla Resort beach forecast: weather, water & waves
San José del Cabo, MX · Los Cabos, Mexico · 23.007, -109.714
Updated : very low seaweed, beach grade A-, sea 85°F.
Also listed as One&Only Palmilla.
Veabird's call
Sunday earns the A with very low seaweed, 85°F water and a 2% chance of rain.
December grades A and May grades A-, and March brings College and school spring break crowds.
Grades from Veabird's beach forecast; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 13, 01:00 UTC.
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Questions about One & Only Palmilla Resort
Does One & Only Palmilla Resort get sargassum (seaweed)?
No. Atlantic sargassum does not reach the Pacific.
How warm is the water at One & Only Palmilla Resort?
About 82°F in November. The sea is warmest in August and September (about 87°F) and coolest in February and March (about 72°F).
When is the best time to visit One & Only Palmilla Resort?
For warm water and dry weather, aim for May, November and December. May is usually the quietest of those, with about 1 rainy day and a sea near 78°F.
When is hurricane season at One & Only Palmilla Resort, and how often do storms hit?
The eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from mid-May through November and peaks from August to October. A tropical storm passed within 86 miles of One & Only Palmilla Resort in 37 of the 55 seasons from 1971 to 2025, and a hurricane within 58 miles in 15. The riskiest stretch is around September 3, when the chance of a storm passing in any one week is about 7%; across all of September it is about 25%. Flexible bookings and travel insurance help in the peak weeks.
What guests say about One&Only Palmilla
Guests like Spotless / immaculate property and grounds · Incredibly attentive, helpful staff · Beautiful pools and beach (Playa Pelícano) · Large, comfortable rooms with ocean views
Watch for High food and beverage prices · Expensive nightly rates / value for money concerns · Remote location — far from town and requires Ubers · Noisy neighboring rooms
- Cleanliness
10.0 - Service
10.0 - Location
9.0 - Room Quality
9.8 - Amenities
10.0 - Value for Money
8.1 - Food and Beverage
9.9 - Overall Experience
10.0
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Sargassum season at One & Only Palmilla Resort
One & Only Palmilla Resort sits outside the reach of the Atlantic sargassum belt; seaweed landings are rare in any month.
Los Cabos month by month
Typical weather, water temperature, seaweed and crowds for every month: the best time to visit Los Cabos.
Weather & water by month at One & Only Palmilla Resort
Average highs run from about 77°F in January to 92°F in July. The sea is warmest in August and September (about 87°F) and coolest in February and March (about 72°F). February, March and April are usually the driest, with almost no rainy days; August and September are the wettest, with about 10 rainy days.
| Month | Avg high | Sea | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°F | 74°F | 1 |
| Feb | 78°F | 72°F | 0 |
| Mar | 80°F | 72°F | 0 |
| Apr | 84°F | 75°F | 0 |
| May | 87°F | 78°F | 1 |
| Jun | 90°F | 80°F | 2 |
| Jul | 92°F | 84°F | 3 |
| Aug | 91°F | 87°F | 10 |
| Sep | 89°F | 87°F | 10 |
| Oct | 88°F | 86°F | 4 |
| Nov | 83°F | 82°F | 1 |
| Dec | 80°F | 78°F | 1 |
Monthly averages from 6 years of ERA5 reanalysis (Open-Meteo) for this area's 0.5° grid cell; rainy days have at least 1 mm (0.04 in). Any given year can differ.
Cleanup & barriers
- Offshore barriers
- Not needed: Atlantic sargassum does not reach the Pacific.
- Public cleanup
- Municipal beach crews handle driftwood, litter and storm debris.
- Resort crews
- Resort crews groom beaches daily.
- Typical clearing time
- n/a
Safety notes
US State Dept: Baja California Sur, Level 2 (verify)
- Pacific surf is stronger than the Caribbean: watch the beach flags and rip currents.
- Eastern Pacific hurricane season peaks Aug–Oct.
- Most Pacific-side and many corridor beaches are unsafe for swimming; look for Blue Flag beaches like Chileno and Santa María.
Check official advisories and local flags before swimming. Decomposing sargassum releases hydrogen sulfide; avoid heavy piles.
Things to do near San José del Cabo, MX
- El Arco & Lover's Beach boat trip
- Whale watching (Dec–Apr)
- Cabo Pulmo reef
- San José del Cabo art walk
- Todos Santos day trip
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Nearest airports
- Los Cabos Intl (SJD), ~16 km
Nearby resorts
- The Westin Resort & Spa Los Cabos Los Cabos Corridor, MX · 3 km
- Krystal Grand Los Cabos San José del Cabo, MX · 3 km
- Grand Decameron Los Cabos, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort San José del Cabo, MX · 4 km
- Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos San José del Cabo, MX · 4 km
- Posada Real San José del Cabo, MX · 4 km
- Viceroy Los Cabos San José del Cabo, MX · 4 km
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