Cabo San Lucas Weather in August

Hot, humid days

August feels sticky in Cabo San Lucas. Afternoons reach 32°C, and nights stay warm, around 27°C. Humidity is high, and rain falls on about eight days. Showers can interrupt plans, though they don't usually take up the whole day.

Boat trips to El Arco and time by Médano Beach still work well. Leave open water and long walks for calmer parts of the day; a hot, wet afternoon is less pleasant on the exposed paths around Land's End. The sea can also turn rough, so follow local advice before swimming.

Quiet summer season

August is low season compared with the popular November-to-June stretch. You'll often find fewer visitors and better hotel deals than in winter, though Mexican families on summer holidays can make some beaches and resorts busier. Rain is heavier than in July, but September is wetter still.

Families who enjoy pool time and relaxed beach days may like the slower pace. If you're hoping for clear skies all day, August is a gamble.

There's no major Cabo festival that defines the month. Some Catholic communities mark the Assumption of Mary on August 15, but it isn't a major public holiday across Mexico. Summer vacation is more noticeable than a town-wide event.

A local boat tip

For a trip to El Arco, take a water taxi from the marina rather than treating the rock formation as a beach stop. Boats can drop you near Lover's Beach when conditions allow, but the Pacific side is unsafe for swimming. Ask the operator about sea conditions before you board, especially after rain or when the wind picks up. Don't count on landing at the beach; some trips only circle the arch.