Cabo San Lucas in December
Great time to visit
Peak season returns with perfect weather and holiday festivities. Expensive but reliable sunshine and calm seas make it worth the splurge.
Weather
December delivers ideal conditions with warm, sunny days in the upper 70s and cool, crisp nights. Humidity stays low and rain virtually disappears. The Pacific cools slightly but remains comfortable for swimming.
26°C high16°C low1 rain days
Crowds & Cost
peak crowds
~$170/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Las Posadas celebrations
- •New Year's Eve parties
- •Christmas festivities
December Tips
- •Book New Year's Eve dinner reservations months ahead - restaurants fill up completely
- •Pack warm layers for surprisingly cool December evenings
- •Whale watching season begins - tours start running regularly
All Months
November through April delivers perfect weather – sunny days in the 80s, cool nights in the 60s. But this is also peak season, so hotels cost double and restaurants stay packed.
May through October brings heat and humidity that'll knock you flat. Temperatures hit the 90s regularly and afternoon thunderstorms roll in. But hotel rates drop 50% and you'll have beaches mostly to yourself.
Avoid March if you hate crowds. Spring break turns Cabo into a frat party with $15 beers and lines everywhere. College kids have every right to be here, but know what you're signing up for.
Cabo San Lucas Scores
Solo
6/10
Couples
9/10
Families
7/10
Adventure
7/10
Budget
4/10
Luxury
9/10
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