August officially kicks off the rainy season, with 44mm of rain on average and about 75% of cloudy days. A hurricane watch was in place saturday for cabo san lucas, which is still recovering from category 3 hurricane odile which ravaged the area in. Cabo san lucas extended forecast with high and low temperatures f. Climate and average monthly weather in cabo san lucas.
Pacific hurricane season runs from midmay to november. Cabo san lucas has distinct wet and dry seasons, and the dry season is pretty close to bone dry. The hurricane reached its peak intensity of 85 mph 5 kmh that morning while centered about 75 miles 120 kmsouthsoutheast of cabo san lucas. Cabo san lucas tourism cabo san lucas accommodation cabo san lucas bed and breakfast cabo san lucas holiday rentals cabo san lucas holiday packages. Heavy precipitation fell in the southern portion of the baja california peninsula, and upwards of 7 inches 18 cm fell across its path. Hurricane odile slams cabo san lucas, leaves demolished. Popular pacific coast destinations in mexico include puerto vallarta which is also protected by a bay and san jose del cabo. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 61f to 91f and is rarely below 56f or above 96f. Last year the weather was great the 2 weeks we were there other than a brief downpour the day we arrived.
Todays and tonights weather forecast, weather conditions and doppler radar from the weather channel and weather. Sep 20, 2019 2020 atlantic hurricane season forecast released. Due to the rains and wind, odile brought widespread damage to the baja california peninsula. Vacationing during baja california hurricane season. It is not raining in cabo san lucas at the present time, although it is very cloudy, and the wind is very mild at 46 miles per hour. Expect sunny warm weather with water temperatures especially pleasant in october. The cabo san lucas weather by month doesnt change much, and because of this, its easy to plan and pack. If it appears as though any hurricane activity will be approaching the region during your vacation, be. Hurricane odile casts a long shadow over cabo san lucas hurricane history. Jun 22, 2016 many shy away from traveling to mexico during hurricane season, and understandably so, but is it actually right idea. Know whats coming with accuweather s extended daily forecasts for cabo san lucas, baja california sur, mexico. The best time to visit cabo san lucas, mexico usa today. Cabo san lucas, mexico november weather holiday weather. Average weather in cabo san lucas mexico in cabo san lucas, the summers are long, hot, oppressive, and mostly cloudy and the winters are comfortable, dry, and partly cloudy.
A few years earlier, we had to cancel 3 days before we were due to fly to sjd because of. Western mexico has an hurricane season that falls in the same period as the hurricane season on the east coast. A storm chaser located a little east of cabo san lucas reported a minimum pressure of 943. The northern half experiences weather similar to that of southern california, while the southern half, including cabo san lucas, has weather more like arizona. Although the summer weather in cabo san lucas is fairly warm, it is often much cooler than other regions in mexico due to its close proximity to the sea of cortez. Up to 90 days of daily highs, lows, and precipitation chances. Apr 12, 2020 live weather reports from cabo san lucas weather stations and weather warnings that include risk of thunder, high uv index and forecast gales. We are looking at october or november for our trip to cabo. Cabo san lucas weather, as is true of baja california weather in general, can have an element of unpredictability to it. This is also an ideal time to snag a good travel deal as hotel prices drop. Southern baja hurricane history and facts gringo gazette. At night it cools down quite a bit in cabo san lucas, especially in the period from november to may. During the summer months, the sea of cortez climate is more humid and hotter than the pacific side.
Also known as tequila cove, bledito beach sits in a protected cove and has a manmade breakwater to create conditions perfect for swimming and watersports. In the summer months, temperatures can reach 90 degrees or above. The cabo san lucas, mexico tropical storm risk chart above shows the hurricane season. Tropical storms can migrate north northwest to the coast of mexico and provide unpredictable weather during the period july to. Although the pacific hurricane season officially runs from may to november, storms that hit cabo san lucas generally drop off after october. The list of baja california peninsula hurricanes includes all of the tropical cyclones that. August is squarely in the hurricane season, but big storms are rare. One of the most destructive hurricanes in cabo san lucas hurricane history. July to september in summer in cabo san lucas, but its also hurricane season. It might be dry and humid at one moment, and then change to cool and windy in short order.
Footage from cabo san lucas as the violent cyclone smashed the city. Hurricane season in the easter pacific is from may 15 to november 30. Though cabo typically only experiences tropical storms during the hurricane season, the city has seen hurricanes make landfall in the region, most notably hurricane odile in 2014. With soaring ocean views along unspoiled beaches, cabo san lucas has hotels, resorts and boutique accommodations to meet the needs of any visitor to its shores. List of baja california peninsula hurricanes wikipedia. Stay at a studio on a complex thats styled after a traditional mexican village. Powerful winds destroyed our hotel lobby while we ran for cover. Cabo san lucas weather forecast, baja california sur. Cabo san lucas weather best time to visit cabo san lucas. What is the likelihood of crappy weather during that time. Is it safe to travel to mexico during hurricane season. We were without internet service until around 12 noon on monday, september 3rd.
Im going with a big group so i want to make sure everything goes well. Jun 12, 2018 an observation from the marina in cabo san lucas june 14 reported a gust to 66 mph and a mexican navy weather station located in the port of cabo san lucas reported a sustained wind of 58 mph and. Paul continued northward, passing just west of puerto san carlos, hammering the port city before. Hurricane karina was the most damaging and deadly pacific hurricane on record, completely and thoroughly shattering previous records. Hurricane bud about 200 miles off the coast of mexico the category 3 storm is expected to weaken as it moves closer to cabo san lucas over the weekend. September is pretty much the middle of the atlantic hurricane season too. Cabo san lucas tourism cabo san lucas accommodation cabo san lucas bed and breakfast cabo san lucas holiday rentals. So it is unlikely you would see any storms hit the shores in november. Though cabo typically only experiences tropical storms during the hurricane season, the city has. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32c 90f, whilst at night 23c 73f is normal. Hurricane season in cabo officially runs from may 15 through november 30. By the end of the month, it feels like hurricane weather across all of baja california sur and the conditions are ripe for a baja landfall.
Is there any reason i should be more concerned about a hurricane in cabo in september vs a hurricane in cancun in september affecting my trip. Five hurricanes have made landfall in baja sur in august. Hurricane watch the latest updates and information on hurricane lane as it nears cabo san lucas mexico. Hurricane odile in cabo san lucas, mexico 2014 youtube. Cabo san lucas, baja california sur, mexico monthly. Hurricane lorena bearing down on cabo san lucas the. Hurricane lorena bearing down on cabo san lucas weather.
Sounds like a long time, but in actual fact, most stormy weather occurs in september. Cabo san lucas, mexico july weather holiday weather. Climate and average monthly weather in cabo san lucas baja. Rent a jet ski or waverunner and blast off into the sea. Cabo san lucas, baja california sur, mexico 14 day weather. The baja california hurricane season is wet, hot, generally overcast, muggy, and, as the name suggests, carries the risk of hurricanes. Cabo san lucas, baja california sur, mexico monthly weather.
Hurricane karina 2020 astro hypothetical hurricanes. Laze in the shade of a palapa for a moreserene beach experience. While the east pacific hurricane season begins on may 15 and runs through to. Many shy away from traveling to mexico during hurricane season, and understandably so, but is it actually right idea. Even during hurricane season, the region is blessed with delightful weather most of the time, with the majority of the annual rainfall taking place in september. Cabo san lucas enjoys a hot, arid desert climate, with slight variations in temperature from month to month. If conditions are right, a storm is definitely possible. With temperatures equal to those in june, july is the hottest time of the year in cabo san lucas. Although hurricane season in the eastern north pacific officially runs from may 15 to november 30, no known tropical. Hurricane season in the easter pacific is from may 15 to november. Cabo san lucas has a very vibrant nightlife, and visitors like to join the parties and have a feel of the energetic party life of the numerous clubhouses and discotheques around the city. The cabo san lucas weather in january is when youll see the most drastic dip, and even then, the temperature is a cool 61 degrees f the lowest, with a high of 79 degrees f. The northern half has its rainy season in the winter storms blow in from the north pacific and are generally moderate in strength by the time they reach the baja peninsula.
February is the worst month for rain, but it has averaged less than one inch over a 30year history, according to the world weather organization. Most wrote off the late season storm as another that would wander off harmlessly along the itcz to the west. I went to cabo shortly after the airport opened postodile, late october 2014. When to visit cabo san lucas the climate of cabo san lucas is a tropical desert climate that is koppen classified as bwh. Even during hurricane season, the region is blessed with delightful weather most of the time, with the majority of the annual rainfall taking place in. The weather in cabo is still very calm, almost no wind, no rain and the surf is calm. Most of the rain falls in august and september, but its by no means constant youre more likely to get a day or downpours followed by blazing sunshine.
We were booking for the middle of september, and curious if this is a bad time. The climate in cabo san lucas during september can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp. But paul favored a more northerly track and achieved category 3 major hurricane intensity just about 300 miles southwest of cabo san lucas. Daily average temperatures in july range from a high of 37c 99f to a low of 24c 74f, with an overall average of 30c 87f. The chart was processed from data supplied by the us meteorological agency noaa. Check into a private villa on a sprawling oceanside resort.
The city is rarely directly affected, but stormy seas and rainy days are a certainty. Cabo hurricane vs cancun hurricane season cabo san lucas. We are thinking about going, but im nervous about the hurricane season this year. Cabo san lucas is a mexican destination that offers a perfect combination of great weather and spectacular scenery. See the links below the 10day cabo san lucas weather forecast table for other cities and towns nearby along with weather conditions for local outdoor activities. Average weather in cabo san lucas, mexico, year round. Cabo hurricane history when is hurricane season in cabo. Get the monthly weather forecast for cabo san lucas, baja california sur, mexico, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead.
May and early june are the best months to visit cabo san lucas, past prime winter and spring tourism season and warm enough to bask on the beaches or go snorkeling. Generally speaking, however, this is mostly a warm weather destination, and it can get quite hot during the summer season. Sounds like a long time, but in actual fact, most stormy weather occurs in. It also falls during summer vacation from school, so it may still be the most feasible time for your family to visit mexico. The center of henriette made landfall just east of cabo san lucas on the afternoon of september 4 with winds of 80 mph kmh. Cabo san lucas, mexico detailed weather forecast, long. Hurricane bud is weakening, could hit mexico as tropical. Apr 10, 2019 im about ready to book my trip to cabo for the first time and im thinking of going in midaugust. Its also worth remembering that stormy weather is much more common in baja. Hurricane bud has intensified to a category three storm and is hurtling. Current and forecasted conditions can be viewed below to plan your day of diving, snorkeling, boating, golf, parasailing, skydiving, surfing, or just.
Cabo san lucas weather averages for planning holidays, mexico. Weather in august cabo san lucas message board tripadvisor. During rainy season it feels more humid and is quite hot. Hurricane odile, the most powerful ever to strike the baja california peninsula of mexico, rammed into the luxury resorts of cabo san lucas on monday smashing windows, flooding roads, causing. Its toward the end of hurricane season, but of course hurricanes dont look at calendars when forming. The benefit of traveling to cabo san lucas during hurricane season is that youll find the best deals on accommodations, the lowest crowds, and pleasant swimming temperatures. As a result, the baja california hurricane season is the quietest time of year on cabo san lucass tourist calendar. According to the latest reports the eye is 45 miles east of san jose del cabo. Cabo san lucas, mexico weather forecast and conditions. Cabo san lucas, mexico october weather holiday weather. The region of cabo san lucas is blessed with near perfect weather year round averaging more than 350 days of sunshine a year. Most of the citys rain falls in september, but there is an average of four rainy days in the month and about 4.
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