San José del Cabo, Mexico

Baja California Sur · Mexico

San José del Cabo is a large city in Baja California Sur, Mexico with a population of 136,285. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

136,285 Population 465/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
14.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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People

Population136,285
Density465/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain14.8 in/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Population136,285
Population Density465 / sq mi
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates23.0541°, -109.7037°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceBaja California Sur
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation14.8 inches (375 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San José del Cabo

San José del Cabo is a large city in Mexico (Baja California Sur) with a population of 136,285. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

Climate in San José del Cabo

San José del Cabo 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
San José del Cabo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 14.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average72.6°F
34% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area293.0 sq mi (758.9 km²)
Population Density465/sq mi
Coordinates23.0541°N, 109.7037°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.8"
61% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.31"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

129 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M5.3 on Jan 21, 2025.

Oct 3, 2002 111 km ESE of La Rivera, Mexico M6.5 124 km
Jun 18, 2023 Gulf of California M6.4 104 km
Feb 18, 2004 78 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.9 111 km
Sep 22, 2017 77 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.6 105 km
Jan 5, 2009 87 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.5 128 km
Oct 5, 2012 109 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.5 135 km
Nov 5, 1998 81 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.5 114 km
Oct 30, 2001 84 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.4 140 km
Jul 25, 2021 99 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.4 141 km
Apr 16, 2012 89 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.3 136 km
Aug 7, 2015 86 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.3 139 km
Apr 13, 2023 81 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.3 134 km
Jan 21, 2025 134 km ESE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.3 148 km
Oct 25, 1990 92 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.3 133 km
Jan 31, 2019 Baja California Sur, Mexico M5.3 119 km
Jan 17, 1991 72 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.3 110 km
Jul 16, 1999 91 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.3 129 km
Jan 19, 2009 115 km SW of El Pescadero, Mexico M5.3 146 km
Aug 7, 2015 93 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.2 142 km
Jun 19, 2023 118 km E of La Playa, Mexico M5.2 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Lorena Category 1 193 km
2023 Norma Category 3 41 km
2021 Olaf Category 2 6 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 176 km
2020 Genevieve Category 2 117 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 52 km
2016 Newton Category 1 50 km
2014 Odile Category 3 26 km
2014 Norbert Category 2 178 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 192 km
2012 Paul Category 2 280 km
2009 Jimena Category 4 185 km
2008 Norbert Category 3 244 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 12 km
2006 Lane Category 3 263 km
2006 John Category 3 41 km
2005 Otis Category 2 240 km
2004 Javier Category 3 277 km
2003 Marty Category 2 6 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 82 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
May 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 3.6 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in
November 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in

San José del Cabo has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 63°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.3") and May the driest (0.0").

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Schools in San José del Cabo

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela secundaria antonio mijares - - - -
Colegio Particular Ugarte - - - -
Escuela Primaria Valentín Gómez Farías - - - -
Escuela Primaria Fco. Javier Mina - - - -
Secundaria ATENEA - - - -
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Radio Stations near San José del Cabo

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 San José del Cabo

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

Farmers Markets in San José del Cabo

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 San José del Cabo

29 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabo Azul
Cabo Surf
Casa Carter
Casa Carter
Cielito Lindo Hotel
DRIFT
Drift
Flamboyan Hotel & Residences
GR Solaris Lighthouse
Grand Decameron Los Cabos, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Hilton Los Cabos
Hotel Diana
Hotel Posada Terranova
Hotel Royal Solaris
Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos
Krystal Grand Los Cabos
Las Ventanas al Paraíso
Marquis Los Cabos
One & Only Palmilla Resort
Paradisus Los Cabos
Posada Real
Royal Solaris Los Cabos
santa maria del cabo
The Grand Mayan
The Westin Resort & Spa Los Cabos
Tropicana Los Cabos
Viceroy Los Cabos
Villa la Valencia Beach Resort
WorldMark Coral Baja

Restaurants in San José del Cabo

81 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

7 Seas
Aqua
Barba Negra
Bokadeli
Boulevard. Forjadores
Breeze
Burritos Chotosmo
Cafe Solaris
Cafeteria La Cigara
California SushiBar
Carl´s Jr
Casa Calavera
Casa Don Rodrigo
Casero
Chamuyo
Come a Casa
Cream Cafe
Don Gus
Don Sanchez Cantina
El Aguamala
El Ahorcado
El Bosete
El Toro Güero
Estacion 21 Billar Cantina y Grill
Flor de Noche
Francesco’s
Habaneros
Habenaro's
Hong Fat
HOTDOGS GASTELUM
Javier's
Jazmin´s
La Dolce
La Fonda
La Forchetta
La Galeria
La Lupita
La Lupita
La Salsa's
La vaca tinta
La Valentina
Las Guacamayas Taqueria
Latino8
Los Claros
Macca Pasta Bar
macca pasta bar
Manuel's
Marcelino
Market Restaurant
Meson Del Angel
Mi Cocina
mirador
mirador
Morgan's Cellar
Morgan's Encore
Nick San's
Nido
pasadita
pasadita
PEZGALLO
Pietro's
Restaurante comic
restaurante. Forjadores
Rock & Brew
Rosmarinus
Sabaku Handroll and Sake Bar
Semillon
Simabura
Snack Pool Bar
Spicy Tuna
Suviche
Taquería El Paisa
Taqueria Rossy
Tavo Sushi Bar
Teo Bar and Grill
Tequila Restaurant
Tropicana
Wahoo
Wikipoke
ZENNA Restaurant
Zipper's

Cafes in San José del Cabo

14 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bajamor Café
CAFÉ CETÁCEO
Café de Lolita
coffe
Coffee Lab
Gloria Jean's
Los Tamarindos Coffee Roasters
prueba open stree
Starbucks
Starbucks
Starbucks
Starbucks
Teachers Coffee
The Breakdown

Clinics in San José del Cabo

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mexican Red Cross
MX #1433069420
we care

Bus Stations in San José del Cabo

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MX #6321998042

Gas Stations in San José del Cabo

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

KFC
MX #1216232314
MX #2062057576
MX #2062076069
MX #2062097789
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex

Banks in San José del Cabo

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BBVA
HSBC
Scotiabank

Shopping Malls in San José del Cabo

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mega Comercial Mexicana
Plaza Aramburo

Gyms in San José del Cabo

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MX #13014404948
MX #2152264535
One On One Gym

Golf Courses in San José del Cabo

3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

11
Club Campestre San José
La Querencia

Stadiums & Teams in San José del Cabo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San José del Cabo

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Los Cabos International AirportSJDLarge Airport
Cabo San Lucas International AirportCSWMedium Airport
Cabo Cortes Airstrip-Small Airport
Carrizal Airport-Small Airport
El Pescadero Airstrip-Small Airport
La Campana Airstrip-Small Airport
Los Frailes Airstrip-Small Airport
Melitón Albáñez Domínguez Airstrip-Small Airport
Punta Colorada AirportPCOSmall Airport
Punta Pescadero Airport-Small Airport
Todos Santos Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in San José del Cabo

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in San José del Cabo

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
asamblea cristiana betzan
Betsan
comerciales
Iglesia Evangélica Emanuel
Iglesia La Luz De Jesús
Iglesia Universal Reino de Dios
Nuestra señora del rosario
Parroquia de San José

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UFO Sightings
6
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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UFO Sightings Near San José del Cabo

6 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near San José del Cabo.

Name Year Description
San jose del cabo (mexico) 2013 Rectangular flash of light fly ¾ of the way across the sky. It flew across the sky very fast and disappeared ¾ of the way from reachin
San jose del cabo (mexico) 2012 3 UFO’s holding a triangular position adjacent to the moon for 2+ hours.
San jose del cabo (mexico) 2011 Flashing On and Off Star-Like light over San Jose del Cabo&#44 Baja Sur&#44 Mexico
San jose del cabo (baja&#44 mexico) 2008 Orange fiery shapes at just above sea level travelling in southern direction toward Cabo San Lucas
San jose del cabo (baja california) (mexico) 2007 Bright light over San Jose del Cabo&#44 Baja Mexico around 4:00 AM. About 35 degrees above the horizon moving slowly to west.
San jose del cabo (mexico) 2000 It was the most amazing sight I&#39ve ever seen.

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mazatlan

Around San José del Cabo

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 11
Hospitals 11
Pharmacies 7
Restaurants 74
Cafes 16
Bars 13
Supermarkets 8
Banks 2
Museums 1
Hotels 12
Parks 63
Police Stations 1

Things to See Near San José del Cabo

22 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (3)
  • • El Zalate Beach
  • • Playa Hotelera
  • • Playa Las Palmas
🖼️ Galleries (7)
  • • Allec Petrescuart
  • • Bruno Pegoretti Gallery
  • • Corsica
  • • Desértica
  • • Emotions by Corsica
  • + 2 more
⛰️ Peaks (11)
  • • Cerro Blanco
  • • Cerro Blanco
  • • Cerro de la Laguna
  • • Cerro el Alamito
  • • Cerro el Bledito
  • + 6 more
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Cerro de las Chivas

🇲🇽 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 San José del Cabo

What is the population of San José del Cabo?

San José del Cabo has a population of 136,285 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 465 people per square mile, spread across 293.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in San José del Cabo?

San José del Cabo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 14.8 inches.

Nearby Cities

La Playa 1,417 pop · 2.4 mi Las Veredas 10,478 pop · 6.7 mi Las Palmas 11,562 pop · 17.2 mi Colonia del Sol 48,032 pop · 17.2 mi Cabo San Lucas 202,694 pop · 17.4 mi Miraflores 1,352 pop · 22.3 mi El Pescadero 4,245 pop · 36.5 mi La Ribera 2,050 pop · 38.2 mi Todos Santos 7,185 pop · 42.7 mi Los Barriles 1,174 pop · 43.4 mi Melitón Albáñez Domínguez 1,588 pop · 61.9 mi Chametla 2,178 pop · 83.8 mi La Paz 250,141 pop · 84.5 mi El Centenario 6,221 pop · 85.3 mi
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