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Los Cabos in May: weather, crowds and what to book
May in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico runs 90°F by day and 71°F at night, with a 74°F sea and 0 inches of rain. Crowds are moderate and hurricane risk is none. Whale season is closed.
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May at a glance
- Average high
- 90°F
- Average low
- 71°F
- Sea temperature
- 74°F
- Rainfall
- 0 inches
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Price level
- Moderate
- Hurricane risk
- None
- Whale watching
- Closed
Watch out for
The whales are gone. If they are the reason you are coming, come between December and mid-April instead.
Best for
- Snorkelling
- Value seekers
- Couples
On the calendar
- Start of shoulder season pricing
What to book in May
Los Cabos in May: common questions
What is the weather like in Cabo in May?
90°F daytime highs and 71°F overnight lows, with 0 inches of rain across the month and a sea temperature of 74°F. Hurricane risk in May is none.
Can you see whales in Cabo in May?
No. The regulated whale watching season runs 15 December to 15 April and May falls outside it, so no permitted operator runs whale tours.
Is May a good time to visit Los Cabos?
Shoulder season with none of the compromises. Zero rain, a warming 74°F sea, thinning crowds and rates that drop noticeably from April.