What December feels like in Cabo San Lucas
December is part of Cabo San Lucas's dry season, when rain totals drop well below the wet months. Days are warm enough for short sleeves, and time outdoors is easy. There is little difference between day and night: nights stay mild, and evenings feel much like the afternoon. The air carries some moisture, so hot spells feel a little sticky.
Rain in Cabo San Lucas in December
Dry weather dominates, and an umbrella can mostly stay packed. Each rainy day adds about 7.9 mm (0.3 in), a proper wetting rather than a sprinkle. Across the year Cabo San Lucas averages about 9.6 mm per rainy day, so December is typical.
How December compares to the rest of the year
In Cabo San Lucas's temperature order, December sits as the 3rd coolest month. Compared with November, afternoons are 2.5°C (4.5°F) cooler, with 5 mm less rain. Temperatures keep falling into January. By January, typical highs are 25.1°C (77.2°F).
Who December suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — comfortable enough to explore on foot all day.
- Parks & outdoor: less ideal — afternoons are too warm to linger outside.
Tips for visiting Cabo San Lucas in December
Sunglasses
Bright days make sunglasses worth packing.
Quick questions
How warm is Cabo San Lucas in December?
Afternoons average 26.2°C (79.2°F) and nights about 18.6°C (65.5°F) — warm by most people's standards. It is the 3rd coolest month of the year.
Does it rain a lot in Cabo San Lucas in December?
No — December is one of the drier times, with about 1 rainy days and 8 mm in total.
What should I wear in Cabo San Lucas in December?
Pack sunglasses. There is little need to change for the evening.
Is December or January better for visiting Cabo San Lucas?
January, narrowly: it ranks #3 of 12 among Cabo San Lucas's months, against #4 for the other. January is cooler.
