Cabo San Lucas weather in December
In December, Cabo San Lucas sees average daytime highs of 24°C and overnight lows near 19°C, with 10 mm of rain across 0.9 wet days and about 10.6 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 25°C in the first days to 23°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 54% of the time in December, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 42 min at the start of December to 10 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Cabo San Lucas's 10th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Cabo San Lucas's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 24°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 19°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 10 mm
- 0.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 36 min
- 6:58 AM – 5:34 PM
- Cloud cover
- 43%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.34 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 8.6
- out of 10
Cabo San Lucas is town in Los Cabos Municipality, State of Baja California Sur, Mexico.
- Founded
- 1828
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about 25°C in the first days to 23°C by the end.
A typical December day in Cabo San Lucas reaches about 24°C in the afternoon and slips back to 19°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 22°C and 26°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 3°C cooler than November and about 1°C warmer than January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg low (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 20 |
| 2 | 25 | 20 |
| 3 | 25 | 20 |
| 4 | 25 | 20 |
| 5 | 25 | 20 |
| 6 | 25 | 20 |
| 7 | 25 | 20 |
| 8 | 25 | 20 |
| 9 | 25 | 20 |
| 10 | 24 | 19 |
| 11 | 24 | 19 |
| 12 | 24 | 19 |
| 13 | 24 | 19 |
| 14 | 24 | 19 |
| 15 | 24 | 19 |
| 16 | 24 | 19 |
| 17 | 24 | 19 |
| 18 | 24 | 19 |
| 19 | 24 | 19 |
| 20 | 24 | 19 |
| 21 | 24 | 18 |
| 22 | 24 | 18 |
| 23 | 23 | 18 |
| 24 | 23 | 18 |
| 25 | 23 | 18 |
| 26 | 23 | 18 |
| 27 | 23 | 18 |
| 28 | 23 | 18 |
| 29 | 23 | 18 |
| 30 | 23 | 18 |
| 31 | 23 | 18 |
How December really feels in Cabo San Lucas
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
December sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Cabo San Lucas weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 9th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23° / 18° | 8 | 1.3 | 10.8 | 8.6 |
| Feb | 23° / 17° | 9 | 0.9 | 11.2 | 8.7 |
| Mar | 24° / 18° | 1 | 0.3 | 11.8 | 9.0 |
| Apr | 24° / 18° | 0 | 0.1 | 12.5 | 9.0 |
| May | 25° / 20° | 0 | 0.2 | 13.1 | 9.1 |
| Jun | 27° / 21° | 5 | 0.6 | 13.4 | 8.9 |
| Jul | 29° / 24° | 19 | 3.7 | 13.3 | 6.8 |
| Aug | 30° / 26° | 65 | 9.1 | 12.8 | 5.4 |
| Sep | 29° / 25° | 124 | 10.5 | 12.1 | 5.5 |
| Oct | 29° / 24° | 24 | 3 | 11.5 | 7.1 |
| Nov | 27° / 22° | 16 | 1.8 | 10.9 | 8.4 |
| Dec | 24° / 19° | 10 | 0.9 | 10.6 | 8.6 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 54% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 10% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 36%.
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| Clearer (%) | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 |
| Cloudier (%) | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66 | 34 |
| 2 | 65 | 35 |
| 3 | 64 | 36 |
| 4 | 63 | 37 |
| 5 | 63 | 37 |
| 6 | 62 | 38 |
| 7 | 62 | 38 |
| 8 | 62 | 38 |
| 9 | 62 | 38 |
| 10 | 63 | 37 |
| 11 | 63 | 37 |
| 12 | 63 | 37 |
| 13 | 64 | 36 |
| 14 | 63 | 37 |
| 15 | 63 | 37 |
| 16 | 63 | 37 |
| 17 | 64 | 36 |
| 18 | 64 | 36 |
| 19 | 64 | 36 |
| 20 | 64 | 36 |
| 21 | 64 | 36 |
| 22 | 64 | 36 |
| 23 | 64 | 36 |
| 24 | 64 | 36 |
| 25 | 65 | 35 |
| 26 | 65 | 35 |
| 27 | 65 | 35 |
| 28 | 65 | 35 |
| 29 | 66 | 34 |
| 30 | 66 | 34 |
| 31 | 67 | 33 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Cabo San Lucas gets around 10 mm of rain over 0.9 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 3% and peaks near 6% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 6 |
| 2 | 6 |
| 3 | 6 |
| 4 | 5 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 6 | 5 |
| 7 | 5 |
| 8 | 4 |
| 9 | 4 |
| 10 | 4 |
| 11 | 4 |
| 12 | 4 |
| 13 | 4 |
| 14 | 3 |
| 15 | 3 |
| 16 | 3 |
| 17 | 3 |
| 18 | 3 |
| 19 | 2 |
| 20 | 2 |
| 21 | 2 |
| 22 | 2 |
| 23 | 2 |
| 24 | 2 |
| 25 | 2 |
| 26 | 2 |
| 27 | 2 |
| 28 | 2 |
| 29 | 2 |
| 30 | 2 |
| 31 | 2 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the comfortable band about 40% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Comfortable (%) | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 |
| Humid (%) | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Muggy (%) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Oppressive (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 39 | 36 | 10 | 1 |
| 2 | 15 | 39 | 35 | 10 | 1 |
| 3 | 16 | 40 | 35 | 9 | 1 |
| 4 | 17 | 40 | 34 | 9 | 1 |
| 5 | 18 | 40 | 34 | 8 | 1 |
| 6 | 19 | 40 | 33 | 7 | 0 |
| 7 | 20 | 40 | 33 | 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 22 | 40 | 32 | 6 | 0 |
| 9 | 23 | 39 | 31 | 6 | 0 |
| 10 | 25 | 39 | 30 | 5 | 0 |
| 11 | 27 | 39 | 29 | 4 | 0 |
| 12 | 28 | 39 | 28 | 4 | 0 |
| 13 | 30 | 40 | 27 | 4 | 0 |
| 14 | 32 | 40 | 25 | 3 | 0 |
| 15 | 34 | 40 | 24 | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | 36 | 40 | 22 | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | 37 | 40 | 21 | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | 39 | 40 | 19 | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | 41 | 40 | 18 | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | 42 | 40 | 17 | 2 | 0 |
| 21 | 43 | 40 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| 22 | 44 | 40 | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| 23 | 45 | 40 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| 24 | 45 | 40 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| 25 | 45 | 40 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| 26 | 45 | 41 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 27 | 45 | 41 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 28 | 44 | 42 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 29 | 44 | 42 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 30 | 44 | 42 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 31 | 44 | 43 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
Wind in December
Winds average 10 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
| 31 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 10 h 42 min at the start of December to 10 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:49 AM to 7:04 AM, and sunset from 5:30 PM to 5:41 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:04 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:41 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.7 | 6:49 | 5:30 |
| 2 | 10.7 | 6:49 | 5:30 |
| 3 | 10.7 | 6:50 | 5:30 |
| 4 | 10.7 | 6:51 | 5:31 |
| 5 | 10.7 | 6:51 | 5:31 |
| 6 | 10.7 | 6:52 | 5:31 |
| 7 | 10.6 | 6:52 | 5:31 |
| 8 | 10.6 | 6:53 | 5:31 |
| 9 | 10.6 | 6:54 | 5:32 |
| 10 | 10.6 | 6:54 | 5:32 |
| 11 | 10.6 | 6:55 | 5:32 |
| 12 | 10.6 | 6:55 | 5:32 |
| 13 | 10.6 | 6:56 | 5:33 |
| 14 | 10.6 | 6:57 | 5:33 |
| 15 | 10.6 | 6:57 | 5:34 |
| 16 | 10.6 | 6:58 | 5:34 |
| 17 | 10.6 | 6:58 | 5:34 |
| 18 | 10.6 | 6:59 | 5:35 |
| 19 | 10.6 | 6:59 | 5:35 |
| 20 | 10.6 | 7:00 | 5:36 |
| 21 | 10.6 | 7:00 | 5:36 |
| 22 | 10.6 | 7:01 | 5:36 |
| 23 | 10.6 | 7:01 | 5:37 |
| 24 | 10.6 | 7:02 | 5:37 |
| 25 | 10.6 | 7:02 | 5:38 |
| 26 | 10.6 | 7:03 | 5:38 |
| 27 | 10.6 | 7:03 | 5:39 |
| 28 | 10.6 | 7:03 | 5:39 |
| 29 | 10.6 | 7:04 | 5:40 |
| 30 | 10.6 | 7:04 | 5:41 |
| 31 | 10.6 | 7:04 | 5:41 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 4.34 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.34 kWh/m² to a high of 7.9 kWh/m² in May across the year — December's 4.34 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.5 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Cabo San Lucas
None of Cabo San Lucas's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Cabo San Lucas sits in the eastern Pacific hurricane zone; the season peaks August–September.
Is December a good time to visit Cabo San Lucas?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is one of the better times to visit Cabo San Lucas for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Cabo San Lucas in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Cabo San Lucas sees daytime highs around 24°C and nights near 19°C. Worth packing: light clothes.
Sea temperature near Cabo San Lucas in December
The nearest coast averages about 25°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in September at about 29°C and coldest in April near 21°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 25 |
| Comfort | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | Refreshing |
| Feb | 22 | Refreshing |
| Mar | 22 | Refreshing |
| Apr | 21 | Refreshing |
| May | 22 | Refreshing |
| Jun | 23 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 26 | Warm |
| Aug | 28 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 27 | Warm |
| Dec | 25 | Warm |
UV index in Cabo San Lucas in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 6 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Cabo San Lucas peaks around May 14 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 22 at about 6 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
| Level | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | High |
| Feb | 8 | Very high |
| Mar | 10 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 9 | Very high |
| Nov | 7 | High |
| Dec | 6 | High |
Where is Cabo San Lucas?
Cabo San Lucas sits at 22.9°N, 109.9°W, 11 m above sea level, in Mexico. The nearest listed city is Colonia del Sol, 3.0 km away.
Topography around Cabo San Lucas
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Cabo San Lucas.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Cabo San Lucas has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 246 m around an average of 35 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 958 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,062 m.
The land around Cabo San Lucas is covered by artificial surfaces (33%), water (28%) and shrubs (23%) within 3 km, water (57%) and shrubs (35%) within 16 km, and water (57%) and shrubs (37%) within 80 km.
Mexico travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 / 127 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 54% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $13,889
- 2025
- Happiness
- 7.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 43%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 24.9
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.8
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 440
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Cabo San Lucas (22.8909°, -109.9124°, elevation 11 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).