Cabo San Lucas Weather in July
Baja California Sur, Mexico
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July brings real heat, highs of 88.1°F, lows of 78.3°F, with humidity climbing to 67% and hurricane activity still relatively contained at 2 storm days recorded since 1985.
Rain picks up to 3.3 days on average, still modest compared to what August and September bring, usually arriving as brief, intense tropical downpours rather than sustained rain.
The sea is warm and inviting at 84.9°F, among the best swimming conditions of the year, with the Sea of Cortez side offering the calmest water for extended swims or snorkeling.
July overlaps with US and international summer school holidays, bringing a real family-travel crowd bump despite being within hurricane season, book resorts and popular restaurants ahead.
Marlin fishing is excellent through July, with striped and blue marlin both active; this is one of the stronger months of the year for serious sportfishing charters out of the marina.
Humidity and heat together make midday activity genuinely demanding, plan beach and water time for morning or late afternoon, and treat midday as pool, spa or air-conditioned downtime, a pattern that holds through the rest of summer here.
Travel insurance covering storm disruption is a reasonable idea for a July Cabo trip, even though the season's real risk concentration is still a month or two away.
Golf is still playable but genuinely hot; many resorts offer early-morning tee times specifically to accommodate summer visitors trying to beat the heat.
Compared to August and September, July is meaningfully lower-risk on the hurricane front while offering nearly identical warm water, a reasonable middle-ground pick for summer travelers wary of peak-season storm odds.
Pack for serious heat: breathable fabrics, strong sun protection, and a rain layer for the occasional afternoon downpour.
Frequently asked questions
Is July a good time to visit Cabo San Lucas?
It can be, warm water and good fishing, though it's hot and humid, and hurricane risk is starting to build toward its late-summer peak.
How hot is Cabo San Lucas in July?
Very warm: highs average 88.1°F with humidity around 67%, noticeably muggier than the dry winter and spring months.
Is hurricane season risky in Cabo San Lucas in July?
Moderately, but activity is still relatively low, 2 storm days recorded since 1985, well below the August–October peak.
What's the sea temperature in Cabo San Lucas in July?
About 84.9°F, very warm and comfortable for swimming.
Is July a good month for fishing in Cabo San Lucas?
Yes, marlin fishing is excellent, with both striped and blue marlin active this time of year.
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) and the NOAA National Hurricane Center. Data updated September 2026. How we calculate.