When to go · Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas in May
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry, 20–28 °C (68–82 °F), whales Jan–Mar)). Across Mexico: Very hot in the Yucatán; smog in Mexico City; the rains start late in the month.Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry, 68–82 °F (20–28 °C), whales Jan–Mar)). Across Mexico: Very hot in the Yucatán; smog in Mexico City; the rains start late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- Medium
- Mexico overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Mexico overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry, 20–28 °C (68–82 °F), whales Jan–Mar)). Across Mexico: Very hot in the Yucatán; smog in Mexico City; the rains start late in the month.Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry, 68–82 °F (20–28 °C), whales Jan–Mar)). Across Mexico: Very hot in the Yucatán; smog in Mexico City; the rains start late in the month.
Is another month better than May?
May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- NovemberGreatInside Cabo San Lucas's best window: Nov–Apr (dry, 20–28 °C, whales Jan–Mar).
- DecemberGreatInside Cabo San Lucas's best window: Nov–Apr (dry, 20–28 °C, whales Jan–Mar).
- JanuaryGreatInside Cabo San Lucas's best window: Nov–Apr (dry, 20–28 °C, whales Jan–Mar).
- FebruaryGreatInside Cabo San Lucas's best window: Nov–Apr (dry, 20–28 °C, whales Jan–Mar).
Weather in May
- Cabo San LucasHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 17 °C (63 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 63 °F (17 °C), rain on about 0 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Mexico overall
- Medium
- Prices · Mexico overall
- Medium
Mexico overall: Very hot in the Yucatán; smog in Mexico City; the rains start late in the month.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Cabo San Lucas, side by side.
Verdict
May: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Night low
May: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Jan: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
May: 0 (better)
Jan: 1
Crowds
May: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
May: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0
May: Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry, 20–28 °C, whales Jan–Mar)). Across Mexico: Very hot in the Yucatán; smog in Mexico City; the rains start late in the month.
January: Inside Cabo San Lucas's best window: Nov–Apr (dry, 20–28 °C, whales Jan–Mar).
Cabo San Lucas: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen