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Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Baja California Sur · Mexico

Cabo San Lucas is a large city in Baja California Sur, Mexico with a population of 202,694. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

202,694 Population 691/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
12.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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People

Population202,694
Density691/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain12.2 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population202,694
Population Density691 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates22.8909°, -109.9124°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceBaja California Sur
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation12.2 inches (310 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cabo San Lucas

Cabo San Lucas is a large city in Mexico (Baja California Sur) with a population of 202,694. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 303 business establishments, including 160 restaurants.

Income: Cabo San Lucas vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)303

Business (County)

Restaurants160
Healthcare20
Retail8

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Cabo San Lucas

Cabo San Lucas has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C (76°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.1°C), the coldest is Feb (20.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 305 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.4°C / 70°F 16.3° / 27.8° 13.0
Feb 20.8°C / 69°F 15.3° / 28° 10.5
Mar 21.7°C / 71°F 15.8° / 29.3° 1.3
Apr 22.3°C / 72°F 16.6° / 29.5° 3.5
May 23°C / 73°F 17.1° / 30.8° 2.2
Jun 25.1°C / 77°F 18.7° / 32.6° 7.2
Jul 28.1°C / 83°F 23.4° / 33.4° 6.9
Aug 29.1°C / 84°F 25.8° / 33.6° 56.3
Sep 28.5°C / 83°F 24.6° / 33.5° 90.1
Oct 27.6°C / 82°F 22.2° / 33.5° 67.0
Nov 25.3°C / 77°F 20.3° / 31.4° 41.2
Dec 23°C / 73°F 17.3° / 29.1° 6.3
Cabo San Lucas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average72.9°F
35% above Mexico avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area293.4 sq mi (759.9 km²)
Population Density691/sq mi
Coordinates22.8909°N, 109.9124°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.2"
68% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.25"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

59 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 3, 2024.

Oct 3, 2002 111 km ESE of La Rivera, Mexico M6.5 149 km
Jun 18, 2023 Gulf of California M6.4 129 km
Feb 18, 2004 78 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.9 139 km
Sep 22, 2017 77 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.6 133 km
Nov 5, 1998 81 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.5 142 km
Jan 31, 2019 Baja California Sur, Mexico M5.3 146 km
Jan 17, 1991 72 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.3 138 km
Jan 19, 2009 115 km SW of El Pescadero, Mexico M5.3 122 km
Feb 9, 2004 83 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.2 146 km
Jun 19, 2023 118 km E of La Playa, Mexico M5.2 145 km
Feb 9, 2004 83 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.1 150 km
Feb 5, 2009 14 km ESE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.0 88 km
Nov 16, 2009 Gulf of California M4.9 145 km
May 20, 2007 77 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M4.9 138 km
May 23, 2007 75 km ESE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.7 110 km
Apr 7, 2009 67 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.6 150 km
Jun 2, 2017 68 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.6 149 km
May 6, 2001 84 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M4.5 150 km
Sep 3, 2024 15 km SSE of San José del Cabo, Mexico M4.4 25 km
Jan 13, 2004 65 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.4 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

44 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lorena (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Lorena Category 1 165 km
2023 Norma Category 3 23 km
2021 Olaf Category 2 25 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 188 km
2020 Genevieve Category 2 89 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 74 km
2016 Newton Category 1 23 km
2015 Blanca Category 1 292 km
2014 Odile Category 3 2 km
2014 Norbert Category 3 150 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 220 km
2012 Paul Category 2 263 km
2009 Jimena Category 4 162 km
2008 Norbert Category 3 240 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 40 km
2006 Lane Category 3 288 km
2006 John Category 3 69 km
2005 Otis Category 2 212 km
2004 Javier Category 3 250 km
2003 Marty Category 2 22 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in
March 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
May 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 1.4 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in

Cabo San Lucas has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 64°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and May the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Cabo San Lucas

Institution Type Founded Website
CBTIS No. 256 College
Cecati 106 College
Instituto Peninsular College
Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superiores de los Cabos University
Mission College College Visit →
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur University
Universidad de Tijuana University

Schools in Cabo San Lucas

37 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Efraín Ceseña Ceseña
Colegio Amaranto
Instituto Peninsular
Escuela Primaria Profr. Virgilio Horacio Gastelum
Jardín de Niños Profr. Leon Cota Collins
Escuela Secundaria Técnica No. 18
Primaria Frida Khalo
Escuela Primaria Amelia Wilkes
Jardín de Niños Guadalupe Libia Green
Jardín de Niños Pericues
Escuela Primaria Bicentenario de la Independencia de México
Escuela Primaria
CECyTE 05
Jardín de Niños
Escuela Primaria Ildefonso Green
Escuela Secundaria Moisés Sáenz Garza
Primaria León Cota Collins
Marisela Escobedo Ortiz
Colegio San Agustin
Esc. Prim. Lázaro Cárdenas
Colegio El Camino
Escuela Primaria Amelia Wilkes
Jardín de Niños Guadalupe Libia Green
Jardín de Niños Pericues
Escuela Primaria Ildefonso Green
Escuela Secundaria Moisés Sáenz Garza
Colegio San Agustin
Rosario Morales Aviles
Rosario Morales Aviles
Escuela Primaria Bicentenario de la Independencia de México
Jardín Frida Khalo
Delmar International School
COBACH 10
Colegio El Camino
Escuela Primaria Leonardo Gastelum Villalobos
Secundaria Raúl Enrique Guerrero Montaño
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica #16
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Radio Stations near Cabo San Lucas

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Exa FM Los Cabos - 103.9 FM - XHCCAC-FM - MVS Radio - Los Cabos, Baja California Sur 103.9 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Radiante - 91.1 FM [La Paz, Baja California Sur] music, news MP3 320 kbps
LA RADIO DE SUDCALIFORNIA 99.1 (Los Cabos) - 99.1 FM - XHLUC-FM - Instituto Estatal de Radio y Televisión de Baja California Sur - Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur 99.1 fm, américa MP3
CABO MIL 96.3 (Los Cabos) - 96.3 FM - XHSJS-FM - San José del Cabo, Baja California 96.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cabo San Lucas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cactus sanctuary
Museum of Natural History in Cabo San Lucas
Museum of Natural History in Cabo San Lucas

Farmers Markets in Cabo San Lucas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marina Mercado
Mercado Popular Cabo San Lucas
Papagallo's Mexican Handcrafts
Papagallo's Mexican Handcrafts
Plaza de los Mariachis
Plaza de los Mariachis
Plaza del Sol
Plaza del Sol

Hotels in Cabo San Lucas

44 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

1 Homes Preview Cabo
605 Tower Downtown Cabo
Atm/Cajero Bancomer Hotel Del Cabo
Cabo Vista
Casa Bella Hotel
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Club Cascadas de Baja
Comfort Rooms
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Fairfield Inn Marriott
Grand Solmar Land’s End Resort & Spa
Hacienda Beach Club & Residences
Hotel Casa Rosada
Hotel Dos Mares
Hotel Dos Mares
Hotel Estancia Real
Hotel Mar De Cortez
Hotel Maria Elena
Hotel Pericue
Hotel Quinta del Sol
Hotel Quinta del Sol by Solmar
Hotel Tesoro
Las Margaritas Hotel
Marina Fiesta Resort & Spa
Meliá Cabo San Lucas
Olas Hotel Familiar
Playa Grande Resort & Grand Spa
Portofino de Cabo Resort
Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos Blanco
Pueblo Bonito Pacifica
Pueblo Bonito Rose Resort & Spa
Puerto Cabos Village
Real Dorada
Sandos Finisterra Los Cabos
Santa Fe Hotel
Seven Crown Hotel
Siesta Suites
Solmar Hotels & Resorts
Solmar Resort
Sunset Beach Cabo San Lucas
Terrasol Beach Resort
Tesoro Los Cabos
The Ridge at Playa Grande
Wyndham Cabo San Lucas Resort

Restaurants in Cabo San Lucas

164 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A9AVE
Alcaravea Gourmet
Alexander
Arre Maya
Azar Cuisine
Bagatelle Los Cabos
Bagatelle Los Cabos
Baja Brewing Company
Baja Brewing Company
Baja Cantina
Baja Cantina
Baja Peppers
Bajo La Luna
Bar Esquina
Billygan's
Birrieria Los Paisas
Biznest
Black Forest Restaurant & Biergarten
Black Forest Restaurant And Biergarten
Boga Grill
Cabo Cantina
Canela
Cantina Mexico
Chacra Fuego Y Pasta
Chicken Hut
Cilantro's
Claro Fish Jr.
Comidas La Sultana
Corazón de Alcachofa
Daikoku
Desperados
Dos Jimmys
Edith's
El Burro Loco
El Chile Caliente
El Coral
El Guero
El Huarachazo
El Mananero
El Peregrino
El Pescador
El Pollo de Oro
El Primo
El Rinconcito de Licha
El Venado
Faraway
Figaro
Fisherman’s Landing
Gardenia's
Gordolele
Gourmet Express
Griceldas Smokehouse
Hacienda El Coyote
Hard Rock Cafe
Hidalgo Cera Tapas Bar
Hidalgo Cero Tapas Bar
Imomo Sushi House
In Vita Bistro
InVita Bistro Mediterranean Cruising
Jack's Bar & Grill
Jardin de Ninos
Joey's Restaurant
John's Place
Kikis Burger
La Casa Country
La Casa de la Abuela
la Chatita
La Dolce
La Dolce
La Fondita
La Galeria
La Golandrina
La Mera Burger
La Mexicana
La Nao
La Palapa
La Pampa
La Patrona
La Ricazon
La Roca
La Tarantea
La Taverna
Las Ajos
Las Delicias Del Mar
Las Guacamayes
Las Guacamayes
Lolita's Restaurante
Lorenzillo's Oyster Bar
Los Barriles
Los Barrils
Los Claros
Los Deseos
Los Girasoles
Los Tres Gallos
Madeira Bistro
Mama's Royal Cafe
Maria Jiménez
Marisco's Las Tres Islas
Marisco's Mazatlan
Mariscos El Burgoin
Mariscos Jarocho
Mariscos Mocambo
Marisvos La Palmita (Ex Jarocho)
Maro's Shrimp House
Marty's La Ricazon
Medano Beach Club
Mexico Lindo
Nikki Beach
Olé Olé Bar & Grill
Outpost
Pan Di Bacco
Pancho's
Peacock's
Pepe's Taco
Pink Sushi Bar
Pocho's Seafood
Presto
Puerto San Lucas
Quivira Steakhouse
Raffaele
Restaurant Pati's & Lobster Garden
Restaurante Mi Casa
Rico Suave
Rock Stone
Rollo Sushi
Romeo & Julieta
Ruth's Chris
Salvatore's
Sammy G's
Sammy's
San Lucero
Senor Sweets
Sharky's
Siempre
Skye Cabo
Soloman's Landing
Sushi Club
Sushi Manias
Sushimanias
Taba BBQ
Tabasco Beach
Taco Fiesta
Tacos Guss
Tamale Cart
Tapango
Taqueria "El Paisa"
Taqueria "La Paisa"
Taqueria los Paises I
Taqueria los Paises II
Tequila Shark
The Crazy Lobster
The Market at Quivira
The Office
The Sleepless Lobster
Tiki Bar
Tortas el champions
Tres Sirenas
Uno Mas?
Victtoria
Wasabi Sushi
Wicked Pizza
Wicked Pizza
Wizzie's
Wok & Go

Cafes in Cabo San Lucas

27 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amiga's
Cafe Cabo
Café Etrusca
Cafeteria Alex Internet Cafe
Cinema Cafe
CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice
Coffee Time
Coffee? Yes, Please!
Doce Cuarenta Cabo
Fumari Hookah Lounge
Green Barra Cafe
Javvo Cafe
KAFé Coffee & Tea
La Bendita
LA MERAMENTE
Lands End Coffee Roaster
Milky Way
Starbucks
Starbucks
The Cabo Coffee Co.
The Cabo Coffee Company
The Giggling Bean Coffee
Theory Cafe
Tres Sesenta
Tropical Kitchen Cabo
Vica Cafe y Flores
Zentro Cafe

Monuments in Cabo San Lucas

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KM.0
Mexico 1 Origen de las Californias
Monumento a la madre

Veterinaries in Cabo San Lucas

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Small Paws

Gas Stations in Cabo San Lucas

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mobil
Mobil

Banks in Cabo San Lucas

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banamex
Banco Azteca
Banorte
Banregio
BBVA México
Santander
Scotiabank

Shopping Malls in Cabo San Lucas

7 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Embarcadero Plaza
Luxury Avenue
Marina Cabo Plaza
Plaza Alamar
Plaza Castillo
Plaza Real
Puerto Paraiso

Gyms in Cabo San Lucas

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

spa elegance

Golf Courses in Cabo San Lucas

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Quivira Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Cabo San Lucas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cabo San Lucas

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Los Cabos International AirportSJDLarge Airport
Cabo San Lucas International AirportCSWMedium Airport
Cabo Cortes AirstripSmall Airport
El Pescadero AirstripSmall Airport
Los Frailes AirstripSmall Airport
Punta Colorada AirportPCOSmall Airport
Todos Santos AirstripSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Cabo San Lucas

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Archipiélago de RevillagigedoNatural2016

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cabo San Lucas

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
1Era. Iglesia Apostólica De La Fe En Cristo Jesus
1Era. Iglesia Apostólica De La Fe En Cristo Jesus
Capilla Nuestra Señora de los Dolores
Chapel of the Immaculate Heart
Chapel of the Immaculate Heart
Parroquia Cristo Redentor
Parroquia Cristo Redentor

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UFO Sightings
8
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mazatlan

Around Cabo San Lucas

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 28
Hospitals 9
Pharmacies 11
Restaurants 160
Cafes 29
Bars 46
Supermarkets 8
Banks 7
Hotels 33
Parks 29
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near Cabo San Lucas

20 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (2)
  • • Playa Chileno
  • • Playa Santa María
🖼️ Galleries (1)
  • • El Taller Art Studio
🗼 Lighthouses (1)
  • • El Encanto
⛰️ Peaks (15)
  • • Cerro Colorado
  • • Cerro Colorado
  • • Cerro de en Medio
  • • Cerro el Arco
  • • Cerro el Pedregoso
  • + 10 more
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • View from bus

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Cabo San Lucas

Archipiélago de Revillagigedo
Natural · inscribed 2016
Located in the eastern Pacific Ocean, this archipelago is made up of four remote islands and their surrounding waters: San Benedicto, Socorro, Roca Partida and Clarión. This archipelago is part of a submerged mountain range, with the four islands representing ...

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cabo San Lucas

What is the population of Cabo San Lucas?

Cabo San Lucas has a population of 202,694 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 691 people per square mile, spread across 293.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cabo San Lucas?

Cabo San Lucas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.2 inches.

How is the job market in Cabo San Lucas?

The job market in Cabo San Lucas is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 303 business establishments in the area, including 160 restaurants and food service locations.

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