Los Cabos gets busiest in January, February, April, and May. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.

When is the best time to visit Los Cabos?

For thinner crowds, visit Los Cabos in July, August, and September, when travel demand is at its lowest.

When is Los Cabos least crowded?

Los Cabos is least crowded in July, August, and September.

beach · Mexico · 22.89°N 109.92°W

Best time to visit Los Cabos (and when it is crowded)

Los Cabos is a beach destination in Mexico. Its peak season is January, February, April, and May, and it is least crowded in July, August, and September. Here is how busy it gets across the year, so you can pick the right time to go.

Crowd levels by month

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Mar

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QuietModerateBusyVery BusyPacked

Busiest months

January, February, April, and May

Quietest months

July, August, and September

Los Cabos month by month

How crowded Los Cabos gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Los Cabos in January: Busy
Los Cabos in February: Busy
Los Cabos in March: Busy
Los Cabos in April: Busy
Los Cabos in May: Busy
Los Cabos in June: Quiet
Los Cabos in July: Quiet
Los Cabos in August: Quiet
Los Cabos in September: Quiet
Los Cabos in October: Moderate
Los Cabos in November: Busy
Los Cabos in December: Busy

A typical year, week by week

Quieter alternatives

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🇺🇸 Sarasota

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Common questions

Is Los Cabos busy?: Los Cabos gets busiest in January, February, April, and May. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.
When is the best time to visit Los Cabos?: For thinner crowds, visit Los Cabos in July, August, and September, when travel demand is at its lowest.
When is Los Cabos least crowded?: Los Cabos is least crowded in July, August, and September.

Estimates based on seasonal travel-demand modelling, not live visitor counts.

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