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

September in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico runs 91°F by day and 77°F at night, with a 84°F sea and 3.1 inches of rain. Crowds are low and hurricane risk is high. Whale season is closed.

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September at a glance

Average high
91°F
Average low
77°F
Sea temperature
84°F
Rainfall
3.1 inches
Crowds
Low
Price level
Low
Hurricane risk
High
Whale watching
Closed

Watch out for

This is the one month we would tell a first-time visitor to skip. Cancellation risk is real, not theoretical.

Best for

  • Travellers who accept the risk for the rate

On the calendar

  • Peak hurricane month
  • Mexican Independence Day, 16 September

What to book in September

Los Cabos in September: common questions

What is the weather like in Cabo in September?

91°F daytime highs and 77°F overnight lows, with 3.1 inches of rain across the month and a sea temperature of 84°F. Hurricane risk in September is high.

Can you see whales in Cabo in September?

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

Is September a good time to visit Los Cabos?

The wettest and riskiest month of the year: 3.1 inches of rain and the historical peak of hurricane activity. Some hotels and restaurants close outright.