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Los Cabos in October: weather, crowds and what to book

October in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico runs 91°F by day and 73°F at night, with a 83°F sea and 1.2 inches of rain. Crowds are moderate and hurricane risk is moderate. Whale season is closed.

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October at a glance

Average high
91°F
Average low
73°F
Sea temperature
83°F
Rainfall
1.2 inches
Crowds
Moderate
Price level
Moderate
Hurricane risk
Moderate
Whale watching
Closed

Watch out for

The first half of October still carries storm risk. The second half is markedly safer.

Best for

  • Sport fishing
  • Value
  • Warm-water snorkelling

On the calendar

  • Bisbee's Black & Blue marlin tournament
  • Los Cabos Film Festival

What to book in October

Los Cabos in October: common questions

What is the weather like in Cabo in October?

91°F daytime highs and 73°F overnight lows, with 1.2 inches of rain across the month and a sea temperature of 83°F. Hurricane risk in October is moderate.

Can you see whales in Cabo in October?

No. The regulated whale watching season runs 15 December to 15 April and October falls outside it, so no permitted operator runs whale tours.

Is October a good time to visit Los Cabos?

The recovery month. Rain drops to 1.2 inches, the sea holds at 83°F, and rates are still low while the weather turns reliable again after mid-month.