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Colonia del Sol, Mexico

Baja California Sur · Mexico

Colonia del Sol is a mid-size city in Baja California Sur, Mexico with a population of 48,032. Elevation: 203 ft (62 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

48,032 Population 164/sq mi density
203 ft Elevation 62 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
12.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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About Colonia del Sol

Colonia del Sol is a northern suburb of Cabo San Lucas, in Baja California Sur, Mexico. It is the third-largest locality in Los Cabos Municipality. It had a 2015 census population of 64,055 inhabitants and lies at an elevation of 62 m.

People

Population48,032
Density164/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain12.2 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Population48,032
Population Density164 / sq mi
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Coordinates22.9127°, -109.9266°
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 Colonia del Sol

Colonia del Sol is a mid-size city in Mexico (Baja California Sur) with a population of 48,032. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet (62 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 1,537 business establishments.

Income: Colonia del Sol vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)1,537

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Colonia del Sol

Colonia del Sol 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
Colonia del Sol 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 203 feet.

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

Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Area293.4 sq mi (759.9 km²)
Population Density164/sq mi
Coordinates22.9127°N, 109.9266°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

61 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 M6.5 150 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 M5.6 132 km
Nov 5, 1998 81 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.5 142 km
Jan 17, 1991 72 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.3 137 km
Jan 31, 2019 Baja California Sur, Mexico M5.3 145 km
Jan 19, 2009 115 km SW of El Pescadero, Mexico M5.3 121 km
Jun 19, 2023 118 km E of La Playa, Mexico M5.2 146 km
Feb 9, 2004 83 km E of La Rivera, 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 86 km
May 20, 2007 77 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M4.9 138 km
Nov 16, 2009 Gulf of California M4.9 144 km
May 23, 2007 75 km ESE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.7 110 km
Jun 2, 2017 68 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.6 148 km
Apr 7, 2009 67 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.6 149 km
May 6, 2001 84 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M4.5 149 km
Aug 12, 2010 66 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.4 149 km
Sep 3, 2024 15 km SSE of San José del Cabo, Mexico M4.4 27 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 20 km
2021 Olaf Category 2 25 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 190 km
2020 Genevieve Category 2 90 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 75 km
2016 Newton Category 1 25 km
2015 Blanca Category 1 294 km
2014 Odile Category 3 3 km
2014 Norbert Category 3 151 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 220 km
2012 Paul Category 2 261 km
2009 Jimena Category 4 161 km
2008 Norbert Category 3 238 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 39 km
2006 Lane Category 3 289 km
2006 John Category 3 69 km
2005 Otis Category 2 213 km
2004 Javier Category 3 250 km
2003 Marty Category 2 23 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

Colonia del Sol 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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Schools in Colonia del Sol

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Bicentenario de la Independencia de México
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica #16
Escuela Primaria Bicentenario de la Independencia de México
Escuela Primaria Profr. Virgilio Horacio Gastelum
Jardín de Niños Profr. Leon Cota Collins
Primaria León Cota Collins
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Radio Stations near Colonia del Sol

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 Colonia del Sol

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

Farmers Markets in Colonia del Sol

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 Colonia del Sol

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos - All Inclusive
Nobu Hotel Los Cabos

Restaurants in Colonia del Sol

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MOH Sushi
Pollos Jerico
Taquería El Zarape
Taquería La Besucona

Cafes in Colonia del Sol

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arido Café de especialidad
Caffeto barra de café

Clinics in Colonia del Sol

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IMSS Bienestar Hospital General Los Cabos

Bus Stations in Colonia del Sol

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Autobus Cabo San Lucas

Gas Stations in Colonia del Sol

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ARCO
Mobil
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex

Banks in Colonia del Sol

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bancoppel Patio
Banorte

Shopping Malls in Colonia del Sol

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bodega Aurrera
Plaza patio

Gyms in Colonia del Sol

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #12254169671

Golf Courses in Colonia del Sol

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabo San Lucas Country Club

Stadiums & Teams in Colonia del Sol

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Colonia del Sol

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Colonia del Sol

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مبارك

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mazatlan

🇲🇽 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

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 Colonia del Sol

What is the population of Colonia del Sol?

Colonia del Sol has a population of 48,032 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 164 people per square mile, spread across 293.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Colonia del Sol?

Colonia del Sol 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 Colonia del Sol?

The job market in Colonia del Sol is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,537 business establishments in the area.

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