Cabo San Lucas
People come to Cabo San Lucas for the El Arco rock arch, Medano Beach and boat trips from the marina, at the southern tip of Baja California Sur.
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Cabo San Lucas is a resort town at the southern tip of Baja California Sur, Mexico, where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean. Most visitors come for El Arco, a rock arch at the tip of the peninsula that you see best from the water, and for Medano Beach, a long sand beach on the Sea of Cortez side with restaurants and bars along it. Boat tours from the marina also reach Lover's Beach, a beach near the arch that is reached by boat.
The trip suits a beach-and-boat holiday, with the marina's bars and restaurants close by. The best weather runs from late fall through spring, when days are warm and mostly dry. Humpback whales pass offshore in winter and early spring. Summer is hot, and hurricane season runs from June through November. Three or four days covers the town, El Arco and one boat trip.
Cabo San Lucas in five
- Take a boat to El Arco and Lover's BeachWater taxis and tour boats run from the marina to the rock arch and Lover's Beach. The protected area charges a daily fee, listed at 125 pesos per person, so ask whether your boat price includes it. Go in the morning.El Arco boat tour guide
- Swim at Medano, not on the Pacific sideMedano Beach is the main swimming beach. The Pacific-facing beaches, including Divorce Beach beside the arch, have strong currents; authorities closed it temporarily in August 2026.Where to stay in Cabo San Lucas
- Pick your base by what you want at nightThe marina and Medano have bars and noise; Pedregal is hillside and quiet; the corridor means resorts and a car. Choose before you book.Where to stay in Cabo San Lucas
- Go from December to April for whalesHumpback whales pass the cape in winter, and tours run from the marina. The eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from 15 May to 30 November and peaks in late August, when storms can cancel boat trips.
- Skip the arrival-hall dealsBooths near the Los Cabos airport exit can sell "free" transfers or tours tied to a timeshare presentation. Book your transfer or car in advance and walk past.Cabo San Lucas or San José del Cabo
Need to know
- Airport
- Los Cabos (SJD), about 40–60 min by road
- Getting there
- Shuttle, taxi or rental car from the airport
- Getting around
- Walking in the marina and Medano; taxis and ride apps beyond
- Best base
- Medano Beach or the marina; Pedregal for quiet
- Time needed
- 3–4 days for Cabo; 5–7 with the Cape
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryClear1 rainy dayHigh24°Low18°Whale seasonJanuaryClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 2 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Whale season
- FebruaryClear1 rainy dayHigh23°Low18°Whales, busyFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 7 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Whales, busy
- MarchClear0 rainy daysHigh24°Low18°Dry, mildMarchClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, mild
- AprilClear0 rainy daysHigh25°Low20°Warm, dryAprilClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, dry
- MayClear0 rainy daysHigh26°Low21°Warm, calmMayClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 2 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, calm
- JuneClear1 rainy dayHigh27°Low23°Hot, humidJuneClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 16 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, humid
- JulyClear3 rainy daysHigh29°Low25°Hot, storm riskJulyClear
Good
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 13 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, storm risk
- AugustPartly cloudy10 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low26°Hot, storm riskAugustPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 111 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hot, storm risk
- SeptemberPartly cloudy9 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low26°Peak hurricane riskSeptemberPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 131 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Peak hurricane risk
- OctoberClear3 rainy daysHigh29°Low24°Storm riskOctoberClear
Good
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 44 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Storm risk
- NovemberClear2 rainy daysHigh27°Low22°Warm, quietNovemberClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 16 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, quiet
- DecemberClear1 rainy dayHigh25°Low20°Dry, holidaysDecemberClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 7 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, holidays
Average daily high and low in Cabo San Lucas, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Cabo San Lucas
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 34°
- Humidity
- 66%
- Wind
- 15 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 2%
Cabo San Lucas
03:43 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today32°23°2%Monday: Partly cloudy. High 32°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 2%.
- Tue32°22°0%Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High 32°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed30°20°0%Wednesday: Clear. High 30°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu29°22°8%Thursday: Clear. High 29°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 8%.
- Fri30°20°2%Friday: Partly cloudy. High 30°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 2%.
- Sat30°22°39%Saturday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 39%.
- Sun30°22°37%Sunday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 37%.
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Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 18.81 MXN
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
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Before you go to Cabo San Lucas
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Cabo San Lucas FAQ
Is Cabo San Lucas worth visiting?
Yes, for boat trips, whale watching and easy beach time, with strong restaurants and nightlife. It is busy and built for resorts, so travelers wanting quiet should look at San José del Cabo, Todos Santos or Cabo Pulmo.
How many days do you need in Cabo San Lucas?
Three or four days covers El Arco, Medano Beach, a sunset sail and one day trip. Add days if you head to Todos Santos or Cabo Pulmo.
Can you swim at Lover's Beach?
The Sea of Cortez side is calm on many days, but conditions change. Divorce Beach, on the Pacific side next to it, is dangerous, and authorities closed access in August 2026. Follow your boat captain's advice.
When is whale-watching season in Cabo?
Humpback whales pass the cape roughly from December to April, with tours leaving from the marina. Sightings are common but never guaranteed, so book a flexible tour.
Do I need a car in Cabo San Lucas?
Not for the marina and Medano area, which are walkable, with taxis and rides for the rest. Rent a car for Pedregal, the corridor or day trips to Todos Santos and Cabo Pulmo.