Cabo San Lucas in May
In May, Cabo San Lucas averages 30°C (85°F) during the day and 21°C (70°F) at night, with only about 1 rainy day.
High seasonConditions are warm and beach-friendly. Skies are generally dry and clear.
May is a great month to visit Cabo San Lucas: pleasant temperatures and relatively few wet days.
How May compares to the rest of the year in Cabo San Lucas
May is in the middle of the year for warmth in Cabo San Lucas (6th of 12) and one of the driest months (11th of 12). Daytime temperature matches the city's annual average. May runs 1°C warmer than April (29°C) and warms a further 1°C into June (31°C).
May sunrise & sunset in Cabo San Lucas
Times shown for Cabo San Lucas local time (America/Mazatlan), calculated for the 15th of May. They shift by a few minutes day to day across the month.
Photography light in Cabo San Lucas — May
Golden-hour and blue-hour windows for the 15th of May, 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 May
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 May's tier (High season) and Cabo San Lucas's popularity.
Crowds & pricing — May in Cabo San Lucas
This is a busy month in Cabo San Lucas — not the absolute peak, but tourist numbers are clearly elevated. You'll feel it at headline attractions on weekends and in the historic centre, though side streets and lesser-known sights stay manageable. Prices are above off-season but not at their summit. A good week for first-time visitors who want everything open without the worst of the crush.
Why this tier: comfortable tourism weather beach-season conditions
Sun & mosquito risk — May 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 — May
Across the year Cabo San Lucas's sea swings from 21°C (February) to 29.9°C (August) — May sits at 22.3°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 May?
In May, Cabo San Lucas averages a high of 30°C (85°F) and a low of 21°C (70°F) — generally hot.
Does it rain a lot in Cabo San Lucas in May?
May is generally dry in Cabo San Lucas, with about 1 rainy day on average.
Is May a good time to visit Cabo San Lucas?
May is hot and mostly dry. It suits travelers who are comfortable with hot 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 May?
Pack lightweight, breathable clothing, sunglasses and sunscreen. See the full May packing list for Cabo San Lucas for a complete, climate-based checklist.
Check the live 10-day forecast and sunrise/sunset.