
San José del Cabo in December
Great time to visit
Peak season returns with perfect weather and holiday festivities. Crowds and prices increase significantly, especially around Christmas and New Year's, but conditions are flawless.
Weather
December delivers ideal conditions as the dry season establishes itself. Perfect beach weather with warm days and cool evenings, virtually no rain, and low humidity. Ocean temperatures remain comfortable for swimming.
27°C high16°C low1 rain days
Crowds & Cost
high crowds
~$265/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Las Posadas celebrations
- •New Year's Eve festivities
- •Christmas celebrations
December Tips
- •Book New Year's accommodations 6+ months ahead - prices skyrocket
- •Las Posadas processions from December 16-24 offer cultural immersion
- •Whale watching peaks with multiple species visible offshore
All Months
November through April delivers perfect weather – highs in the low 80s, minimal rain, and gentle breezes off the water. This is peak season, so expect crowds and higher prices, especially around holidays.
December and January see the biggest crowds and highest prices. Christmas week is particularly insane – book months ahead or pay premium rates for whatever's left.
March and April offer a sweet spot: great weather, fewer crowds than winter months, and slightly better deals. Spring break brings college crowds to nearby Cabo San Lucas, but San José stays relatively calm.
May through October brings heat and humidity that can be brutal. Temperatures hit the 90s regularly, and hurricane season (June-November) brings storm risks. But hotel rates drop significantly, and you'll have beaches mostly to yourself.
August and September are the worst for weather – hot, humid, and peak hurricane risk. Skip these months unless you're chasing serious deals and don't mind sweating through every activity.
San José del Cabo Scores
Solo
6/10
Couples
9/10
Families
8/10
Adventure
6/10
Budget
3/10
Luxury
9/10
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