Cabo San Lucas in January
In January, Cabo San Lucas averages 26°C (78°F) during the day and 17°C (63°F) at night, with only about 2 rainy days.
Peak seasonConditions are comfortable for sightseeing without being sweltering. Skies are generally dry and clear.
January is a great month to visit Cabo San Lucas: pleasant temperatures and relatively few wet days.
How January compares to the rest of the year in Cabo San Lucas
January is one of the coolest months in Cabo San Lucas (12th of 12) and moderately rainy compared to the rest of the year (8th of 12). Daytime temperature runs 4°C below the annual average (29°C). January runs 1°C cooler than December (26°C) and stays flat into February.
January sunrise & sunset in Cabo San Lucas
Times shown for Cabo San Lucas local time (America/Mazatlan), calculated for the 15th of January. They shift by a few minutes day to day across the month.
Photography light in Cabo San Lucas — January
Golden-hour and blue-hour windows for the 15th of January, in Cabo San Lucas's local time. Use these for soft warm light (golden) or cool architectural twilight (blue).
📅 When to book — Cabo San Lucas in January
Travel writers usually only tell you when to go. Here's when to book flights and lodging for the best mix of price and availability, based on January's tier (Peak season) and Cabo San Lucas's popularity.
Crowds & pricing — January in Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas is in peak season during this month — expect bigger crowds at famous sights, higher hotel and flight prices, and longer queues. Restaurant reservations a few days out are advisable, and any boutique hotels you have your eye on should be booked weeks ahead. The trade-off: most attractions, restaurants, and seasonal services are fully open, the weather is at its most reliable, and the city feels at its most alive.
Why this tier: excellent tourism weather beach-season conditions
Sun & mosquito risk — January in Cabo San Lucas
UV is a clear-sky sea-level estimate — clouds, altitude, and reflective surfaces (snow, water) shift it ±30%. Mosquito risk is climate-derived only; for current disease advisories (dengue, malaria, zika) check the CDC or WHO travel pages before your trip.
Sea temperature in Cabo San Lucas — January
Across the year Cabo San Lucas's sea swings from 21°C (February) to 29.9°C (August) — January sits at 22.9°C.
Cabo San Lucas in other months
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C / 78°F | 17°C / 63°F | 6 mm | 2 | — |
| February | 26°C / 79°F | 17°C / 63°F | 7 mm | 2 | — |
| March | 27°C / 81°F | 19°C / 65°F | 1 mm | 1 | — |
| April | 29°C / 83°F | 20°C / 68°F | 0 mm | 0 | — |
| May | 30°C / 85°F | 21°C / 70°F | 1 mm | 1 | — |
| June | 31°C / 87°F | 24°C / 75°F | 20 mm | 3 | — |
| July | 32°C / 90°F | 27°C / 80°F | 22 mm | 8 | — |
| August | 32°C / 90°F | 27°C / 80°F | 103 mm | 16 | — |
| September | 31°C / 88°F | 26°C / 79°F | 102 mm | 16 | — |
| October | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 76°F | 33 mm | 6 | — |
| November | 29°C / 84°F | 22°C / 71°F | 15 mm | 3 | — |
| December | 26°C / 79°F | 18°C / 65°F | 3 mm | 3 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is Cabo San Lucas in January?
In January, Cabo San Lucas averages a high of 26°C (78°F) and a low of 17°C (63°F) — generally warm.
Does it rain a lot in Cabo San Lucas in January?
January is generally dry in Cabo San Lucas, with about 2 rainy days on average.
Is January a good time to visit Cabo San Lucas?
January is warm and mostly dry. It suits travelers who are comfortable with warm weather; check the month-by-month ranking to compare it against the rest of the year.
What should I pack for Cabo San Lucas in January?
Pack light layers for warm days and cooler evenings. See the full January packing list for Cabo San Lucas for a complete, climate-based checklist.
Check the live 10-day forecast and sunrise/sunset.