December is an excellent time to visit Cabo San Lucas as the cooler winter season settles.
You can expect warm, dry weather with little or no rain and around seven hours of sunshine daily.
How hot is it in Cabo San Lucas in December?
Daytime temperatures in Cabo San Lucas in December usually reach an average high of 26°C (78°F), with low heat and humidity, and a low of 16°C (60°F).
However, on the warmest days of the month, the temperature may climb to around 31°C (93°F).
How sunny is it in Cabo San Lucas in December?
There are usually seven hours of sunshine each day in Cabo San Lucas in December – that's around 66% of daylight hours.
Sunrise & sunset in December?
Sunrise is around 6:50am with sunset around 5:40pm.
How warm is the sea around Cabo San Lucas in December?
The average sea temperature in Cabo San Lucas in December is 25°C (77°F), which is warm enough for swimming.
Does it rain in Cabo San Lucas in December?
There is usually an average of 15mm (‹1in) of rainfall in Cabo San Lucas in December, distributed across one day.
How windy is it in Cabo San Lucas in December?
December sees an average hourly wind speed of 14 kilometres per hour (8.7 mph; 7.6 knots).
What to do in Cabo San Lucas in December?
December is excellent for all water sports, including snorkelling, scuba diving, sea kayaking, surfing and game fishing.
December is also an excellent time to explore the Baja’s southern deserts on foot, horseback, mountain bike, ATV or 4WD.
Local holidays?
Christmas Day – 25th Dec.
Mid-December onwards is regarded as peak season in Cabo San Lucas, with higher hotel rates and the need to book hotel and flights early during the Christmas-New Year holiday period.
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High Temp: 26°C (78°F) |
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Low Temp: 16°C (60°F) |
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Sunshine: 7 hrs per day |
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Daylight: 10 hrs 50 mins per day |
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Wind speed: 14 km/h (8.7 mph; 7.6 knots) |
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Wet Days: 1 day with some rain |
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Rainfall: 15 mm (‹1 in) per month |
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Comfort Level: Low heat; ≤ 2 muggy days |
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UV Index: Moderate |
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Sea Temp: 25°C (77°F) |
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico |
The best time to visit Cabo San Lucas is from November through May, so avoiding the high heat of summer.
Cabo San Lucas experiences a hot and arid tropical desert climate, with a pleasantly warm winter from December to March, and a hot summer from May to October, during which time there is some rainfall from July to September.
› Cabo San Lucas weather overview
Source: Meteorological data for Cabo San Lucas is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1991 to 2020 by Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (SMN) – Mexico's national weather organisation – at the closest weather station, Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), which is located 40km (24mi) northeast of Cabo San Lucas.
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Cabo San Lucas Weather in December: 3 August, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
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