Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Los Cabos in May
Los Cabos sees its driest month, with just less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain, highs of 79°F (26°C) and lows of 66°F (19°C).
At 100/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 79°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 66°F (19°C)
- Rain
- less than 0.1 in (3 mm)
- Humidity
- 61%
- Cloud cover
- 23%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 06 min
- Comfort score
- 100/100 · Great
What May feels like
Warm afternoons near 79°F (26°C) make long days outdoors easy.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 66°F (19°C).
It's one of the drier stretches, with only less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 23%.
Plan around May
May is one of Los Cabos's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort holds steady from April (98 → 100/100).
- Our Los Cabos, Todos Santos & La Paz route recommends Nov – Apr, so May falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 79°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Los Cabos in May
May 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.
Playa Médano
Calm, swimmable beach facing El Arco, lined with beach clubs and water sports.
Why now May scores 100/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
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.
San José del Cabo Art District
Galleries around Plaza Mijares, with a Thursday evening Art Walk November to June.
Whale Watching
Boat tours to see humpbacks breaching off the cape between December and April.
Why now Highs near 79°F and 0.0 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in May
- Todos Santos in May~41 mi · highs 91°F, 0.0 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- La Paz in May~85 mi · highs 88°F, 0.0 in rain · 5°C (9°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 May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Los Cabos?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 100/100. Expect highs of 79°F (26°C) and less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain. Our Los Cabos, Todos Santos & La Paz route recommends Nov – Apr, so May is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Los Cabos in May?
Average highs are 79°F (26°C) and average lows 66°F (19°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Los Cabos in May?
Not much: less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 10.3 in (262 mm).
What should I pack for Los Cabos in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 79°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Los Cabos in May?
Share this May plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.