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Cabo San Lucas Weather in May

The usual May conditions in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, drawn from 2006–2025 records.

Cabo San Lucas in May: highs near 29°C (84.2°F), lows near 21.1°C (70°F), roughly 0 rainy days adding up to 1 mm, and 12.6 hours of sunshine on an average day.

Avg high

29°C (84.2°F)

Avg low

21.1°C (70°F)

Rainfall

1 mm (0 in)

Rainy days

0 days

Sunshine

12.6 h / day

Humidity

53%

May vs the rest of the year

5 of the other 11 months are warmer than May in Cabo San Lucas; for rain it is the 2nd driest month.

MonthAvg highvs MayRainRainy days
January25.1°C (77.2°F)−3.9°C (−7°F)4 mm1
February25.4°C (77.7°F)−3.6°C (−6.5°F)5 mm1
March26.6°C (79.9°F)−2.4°C (−4.3°F)1 mm0
April27.7°C (81.9°F)−1.3°C (−2.3°F)0 mm0
May29°C (84.2°F)—1 mm0
June29.8°C (85.6°F)+0.8°C (+1.4°F)11 mm1
July31.7°C (89.1°F)+2.7°C (+4.9°F)20 mm4
August31.9°C (89.4°F)+2.9°C (+5.2°F)68 mm8
September31°C (87.8°F)+2°C (+3.6°F)110 mm9
October30.9°C (87.6°F)+1.9°C (+3.4°F)38 mm3
November28.7°C (83.7°F)−0.3°C (−0.5°F)13 mm1
December26.2°C (79.2°F)−2.8°C (−5°F)8 mm1

What May feels like in Cabo San Lucas

May is part of Cabo San Lucas's dry season, when rain totals drop well below the wet months. Expect proper heat in the afternoon — slow down between noon and four. The gap between afternoon and night is small, so nights stay warm and the temperature hardly changes after dark. The air is comfortable — neither muggy nor dry.

Rain in Cabo San Lucas in May

Dry weather dominates, and an umbrella can mostly stay packed. It is among the three driest months of the year.

How May compares to the rest of the year

May is the 6th warmest month of the year in Cabo San Lucas. Compared with April, afternoons are 1.3°C (2.3°F) warmer, with about the same rain. Temperatures keep climbing into June. By June, typical highs are 29.8°C (85.6°F).

Who May suits

  • Sightseeing: a good fit — daytime temperatures are fine for walking around.
  • Parks & outdoor: less ideal — afternoons are too warm to linger outside.

Tips for visiting Cabo San Lucas in May

Sun Protection

Protect yourself from strong sun: hat, SPF and plenty of water.

Quick questions

How warm is Cabo San Lucas in May?

It feels hot: typical highs are 29°C (84.2°F), with lows near 21.1°C (70°F).

Does it rain a lot in Cabo San Lucas in May?

Almost never — May is essentially rainless, with no rainy days in a typical year.

What should I wear in Cabo San Lucas in May?

Pack sun protection. There is little need to change for the evening.

Is May or June better for visiting Cabo San Lucas?

On our 12-month climate ranking, May comes out ahead (#5 of 12 vs #7). June has more rainy days.

Is May a good time to visit Cabo San Lucas?

Great

Great — warm to hot days, mostly dry (about 0 rainy days), plenty of sunshine (12.6 h a day). Within Cabo San Lucas's own year, May ranks #5 of 12.

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Monthly averages from 20 years of Open-Meteo history (2006–2025), not a forecast — see all 12 months in Cabo San Lucas weather by month.