A drier month · Weather & things to do
Los Cabos in January
Little changes in Los Cabos from December: highs stay near 74°F (24°C), lows near 64°F (18°C), and about 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain falls.
It scores 94/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 74°F (24°C)
- Avg low
- 64°F (18°C)
- Rain
- 0.4 in (9 mm)
- Humidity
- 62%
- Cloud cover
- 47%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 44 min
- Comfort score
- 94/100 · Great
What January feels like
Days are warm, averaging 74°F (24°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 64°F (18°C).
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain.
Plan around January
January is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (February – June and November).
- Comfort holds steady from December (94 → 94/100).
- January sits inside the Nov – Apr window our Los Cabos, Todos Santos & La Paz route recommends.
What to pack for January
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 74°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Los Cabos in January
January is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Cabo Pulmo National Park
Living coral reef on the East Cape with schools of jacks, rays and sea lions.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Nov – Jun.
Whale Watching
Boat tours to see humpbacks breaching off the cape between December and April.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Jan – Mar.
Playa Médano
Calm, swimmable beach facing El Arco, lined with beach clubs and water sports.
Why now January scores 94/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Flora Farms
Organic farm with a field-to-table restaurant and garden cocktails in the foothills.
Why now Highs near 74°F and 0.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
El Arco de Cabo San Lucas
Granite arch at Land's End where the Pacific meets the Sea of Cortez, seen by water taxi or glass-bottom boat.
Nearby in January
- Todos Santos in January~41 mi · highs 78°F, 0.3 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- La Paz in January~85 mi · highs 77°F, 0.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Los Cabos in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Los Cabos?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 94/100 against a best of 100 in February – June and November. Expect highs of 74°F (24°C) and 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain. January is inside the Nov – Apr window our Los Cabos, Todos Santos & La Paz route recommends.
How hot is Los Cabos in January?
Average highs are 74°F (24°C) and average lows 64°F (18°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Los Cabos in January?
Not much: about 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 10.3 in (262 mm).
What should I pack for Los Cabos in January?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 74°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in January
- Los Cabos, Todos Santos & La Paz Nov – Apr
Planning Los Cabos in January?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.