Cabo San Lucas Weather (Mexico)

CSL's weather is similar to Palm Springs in USA. Days are hot and sunny and humidity is low.

Use our Cabo San Lucas Webcam to see what the weather is actually like right now, in real-time.

Cabo San Lucas weather is what most would consider perfect, but not completely perfect, because some people feel the summer is a bit too warm. People who live in the desert US southwest consider the weather a bit cool. Those from the US northwest or mountain states will consider it hot. If you're from the US east or south you’ll welcome the dry heat.

There are a few storms during the summer months. Tropical storms and hurricanes hardly ever hit CSL directly (use the web links provided, you'll be able to determine the current weather conditions in the CSL area and if any storms are coming this way). There can be a bit of rain when storms pass by, but it never rains for long.

The climate is arid with over 300 days of sunshine, with some weather reports of over 350 days. Average annual rainfall is 10 inches (25.4cm), most occurring during the months of September and October.

Average high temperatures range from mid-70's in winter months to mid-90's in summer months. Spring and Fall highs in the mid-80's (average). Cabo San Lucas and Los Cabos has a seven month high season from October to April.

Weather data

• Average annual rainfall: 10 inches (25.4 cm)
• Coldest weather: December and January
• Storm season: July to October
• Average year-round temperature: 78 ºF (25.5 ºC)
• Average water temperature (Sea of Cortez): 72ºF (22 ºC). During the summer months the water temperature can reach the mid 80’s (28 - 29ºC)
• The Pacific Ocean side weather of Los Cabos is generally 10ºF (6 ºC) cooler than the Sea of Cortez.