When to visit Los Cabos without the crowds
Los Cabos (Mexico) is calmest in May, September and October: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in January, February, March, April, July and December. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals. Careful with September and October: the calm has a reason (see the seasonal heads-ups).
Best months
May–Jun & Oct
When everyone heads home
Late April, after the whales and spring break leave.
Tip
August and September are humid and hot; June has clear water and few visitors.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 · busy | 24 °C (75 °F) | New Year's Day |
| February | 4/5 · busy | 24 °C (75 °F) | Humpback whale season (Dec–Mar), Constitution Day |
| March | 4/5 · busy | 25 °C (76 °F) | Benito Juárez's birthday |
| April | 4/5 · busy | 25 °C (77 °F) | Labour Day |
| May | 2/5 · calm | 26 °C (78 °F) | |
| June | 3/5 · moderate | 27 °C (81 °F) | |
| July | 4/5 · busy | 30 °C (86 °F) | |
| August | 3/5 · moderate ⚠ | 31 °C (87 °F) | |
| September | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 30 °C (86 °F) | Independence Day |
| October | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 30 °C (85 °F) | |
| November | 3/5 · moderate | 28 °C (82 °F) | Revolution Day |
| December | 4/5 · busy | 26 °C (78 °F) | Christmas Day |
⚠ = seasonal heads-up.
Before you go: seasonal heads-ups
- Peak Pacific hurricane season (Aug–Oct): check the forecast before you go.
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. Includes official tourism statistics (DataTur, Los Cabos tourist center, 2022-2024). How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Los Cabos without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually May, September and October (crowds 2/5). In May the average high is 26 °C (78 °F). All the calm months: May, September and October.
When is Los Cabos most crowded?
The busiest season is January, February, March, April, July and December. Late April, after the whales and spring break leave.
What is the weather like in Los Cabos?
Average highs range from 24 °C (75 °F) in February to 31 °C (87 °F) in August, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What should I know before going to Los Cabos?
Peak Pacific hurricane season (Aug–Oct): check the forecast before you go.
What festivals are there in Los Cabos?
The main ones: Humpback whale season (Dec–Mar) (February).
More places in Mexico
- Oaxaca calm in February, May, June, August and September; busiest in July, November and December
- Mexico City calm in May and June; busiest in September, October and November
- San Miguel de Allende calm in June and August; busiest in March, April, September, October, November and December
- Tulum calm in June, September and October; busiest in January, February, March, April, November and December
- Guadalajara calm in January, June and August; busiest in March, April, November and December
- Puerto Vallarta calm in September and October; busiest in January, February, March, April, July, November and December
- Cancún calm in May, June, September and October; busiest in January, March, July and December
- Mérida calm in May, June, September and October; busiest in January, March, November and December
- San Cristóbal de las Casas calm in May, June, September and October; busiest in January, March, April, November and December
- Guanajuato calm in January, February, May, June and August; busiest in April, October, November and December
- Puebla calm in January, February and June; busiest in April, May, November and December
- Puerto Escondido calm in June, September and October; busiest in January, March, April, July and December
- Mazatlán calm in September, October and November; busiest in March, April and July