AI-generatedSan José del Cabo at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Jun
- Warmest month
- Jul · 35°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 29.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,200 h
- Rain a year
- 281 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Elevation
- 34 m
Climate in San José del Cabo
San José del Cabo has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. July is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 3,200 hours of sunshine a year, San José del Cabo is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit San José del Cabo
The best time to visit San José del Cabo is from October to June. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go all year round. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to February. From May to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. The wettest month is September with 123 mm of precipitation.
San José del Cabo through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
San José del Cabo in the dry season
All year except Sep
Excellent
- 27–35 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
San José del Cabo in the rainy season
Sep
Good
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
All year
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: November – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – June
October is in the hurricane season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimming
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 33°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:1517:54
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:01–06:45 · evening 17:24–18:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:52–06:01 · evening 18:08–18:17
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in San José del Cabo compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 33° at the start of the month to 32° at the end. The sea cools from 29° to 28°. The days get 0.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 33° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 21° |
| Sea | 29° | 28° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.3 h |
What is the weather like in San José del Cabo in October?
In October, San José del Cabo is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in San José del Cabo.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 39 min06:15 – 17:54
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 24 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 28 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 28 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %73 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %90 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Compare two months in San José del Cabo
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
November has the better holiday weather in San José del Cabo: score 96 against 89. In November, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in November. November has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 89 | 96better |
| Daytime high | 33° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 20° |
| Sea | 29.3° | 27.3° |
| Sunshine | 8.4 hbetter | 7.9 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 26 mm | 13 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 24 | 7better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
San José del Cabo month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
91January27° · Sea 23° · 7.7 h
In January, San José del Cabo is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in San José del Cabo.
San José del Cabo in January90February27° · Sea 22° · 8.0 h
In February, San José del Cabo is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in San José del Cabo.
San José del Cabo in February92March29° · Sea 22° · 9.1 h
In March, San José del Cabo is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in San José del Cabo.
San José del Cabo in March94April31° · Sea 22° · 9.8 h
In April, San José del Cabo is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in San José del Cabo.
San José del Cabo in April90May33° · Sea 24° · 10.5 h
In May, San José del Cabo is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in San José del Cabo.
San José del Cabo in May87June34° · Sea 25° · 10.7 h
In June, San José del Cabo is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in San José del Cabo.
San José del Cabo in June80July35° · Sea 28° · 9.6 h
In July, San José del Cabo is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 25 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in San José del Cabo.
San José del Cabo in July74August35° · Sea 29° · 8.5 h
In August, San José del Cabo is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 63 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in San José del Cabo.
San José del Cabo in August76September33° · Sea 29° · 7.4 h
In September, San José del Cabo is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 10 days, totalling 123 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in San José del Cabo.
San José del Cabo in September89October33° · Sea 29° · 8.4 h
In October, San José del Cabo is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in San José del Cabo.
San José del Cabo in October96November31° · Sea 27° · 7.9 h
In November, San José del Cabo is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in San José del Cabo.
San José del Cabo in November95December28° · Sea 25° · 7.4 h
In December, San José del Cabo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 25.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in San José del Cabo.
San José del Cabo in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in San José del Cabo
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 24 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (15°), the warmest in August (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to November; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to April. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 132 days a year, mostly from July to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 91 | 27° | 15° | 22.8° | 7.7 h | 1 | 7 |
| FebruaryFeb | 90 | 27° | 15° | 22.0° | 8.0 h | 1 | 8 |
| MarchMar | 92 | 29° | 17° | 21.7° | 9.1 h | 1 | 2 |
| AprilApr | 94 | 31° | 18° | 22.3° | 9.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| MayMay | 90 | 33° | 21° | 24.0° | 10.5 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 87 | 34° | 23° | 25.0° | 10.7 h | 1 | 7 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 35° | 25° | 27.6° | 9.6 h | 5 | 25 |
| AugustAug | 74 | 35° | 26° | 29.3° | 8.5 h | 9 | 63 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 33° | 25° | 29.4° | 7.4 h | 10 | 123 |
| OctoberOct | 89 | 33° | 23° | 29.3° | 8.4 h | 4 | 26 |
| NovemberNov | 96 | 31° | 20° | 27.3° | 7.9 h | 1 | 13 |
| DecemberDec | 95 | 28° | 16° | 25.0° | 7.4 h | 1 | 7 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature in San José del Cabo
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.7 – 30.0 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in San José del Cabo ranges from 21.7 °C in March to 29.4 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in September, while the air already peaks in July. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 28.6 and 30.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 22.8° | 21.6° | 24.2° | refreshing |
| FebruaryFeb | 22.0° | 20.9° | 23.4° | refreshing |
| MarchMar | 21.7° | 20.7° | 22.8° | refreshing |
| AprilApr | 22.3° | 21.3° | 23.7° | refreshing |
| MayMay | 24.0° | 22.8° | 24.9° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 25.0° | 23.5° | 26.5° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 27.6° | 26.4° | 29.0° | warm |
| AugustAug | 29.3° | 28.2° | 30.1° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.4° | 28.6° | 30.4° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.3° | 28.7° | 30.0° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 27.3° | 26.5° | 28.0° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 25.0° | 23.9° | 26.0° | pleasant |
Sunshine hours in San José del Cabo
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.4 of 11.7 hours of daylight in San José del Cabo, 72 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in San José del Cabo: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, San José del Cabo has about 4 rainy days with 26 mm of rain in total.
UV index in San José del Cabo
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in San José del Cabo
How breezy and how cloudy San José del Cabo is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in San José del Cabo typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 28 % of the sky over San José del Cabo: mostly sunny, with about 8.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in San José del Cabo
How often the day gets hot in San José del Cabo (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, San José del Cabo has about 28 hot days, with an average daytime high of 33 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to San José del Cabo
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
San José del Cabo in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
San José del Cabo has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 76).
- 93
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 89
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 76
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 35 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 89
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 93
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 40 min
- Distance
- 9,260 km
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (8 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
San José del Cabo lies in an area that Eastern Pacific hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from May to November, with most storms from August to September. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May: Season
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Season
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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San José del Cabo vs Cabo San Lucas
In October the holiday weather in San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas is about equally good (score 89 vs 89). During the day it is about as warm in Cabo San Lucas as in San José del Cabo. The sea is about equally warm. Cabo San Lucas gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | San José del Cabo | Cabo San Lucas |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 89 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 33° | 33° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 |
| Best time | Oct – Jun | Oct – Jun |
Through the year
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In October, San José del Cabo ranks 11 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Puerto Peñasco30°27°100
- 4Durango26°98
- 5Guaymas32°28°95
- 6Chihuahua City27°93
- 7Saltillo25°93
- 8Heroica Nogales28°93
- 11San José del CaboThis page33°29°89
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Frequently asked questions about San José del Cabo
When is the best time to visit San José del Cabo?
The best time to visit San José del Cabo is from October to June. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in San José del Cabo?
The sea temperature in San José del Cabo ranges from 21.7 °C in March to 29.4 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in San José del Cabo in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in San José del Cabo?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in San José del Cabo?
The wettest month is September with 123 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does San José del Cabo get?
San José del Cabo gets around 3,200 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.7 hours a day; in September there are 7.4 hours a day.
What time zone is San José del Cabo in?
San José del Cabo is on UTC−7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to San José del Cabo?
A nonstop flight from London to San José del Cabo takes about 11 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,260 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is hurricane season in San José del Cabo?
San José del Cabo lies in an area that Eastern Pacific hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from May to November, with most storms from August to September. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for San José del Cabo?
San José del Cabo has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 76). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 93, May half-term 89, summer holidays 76, October half-term 89, Christmas holidays 93.