Cabo San Lucas Weather in November
Baja California Sur, Mexico
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November is the transition month: hurricane activity drops sharply from October's elevated levels back to zero recorded historically, and the desert dry season visibly returns.
Highs ease to 83.3°F with humidity down to 65%, and rain falls to just 1.4 days on average, a clean shift back toward Cabo's reliable winter pattern.
Sea temperature cools to 81.3°F from October's 85.4°F but remains warm and comfortable for swimming.
The very first humpback whales of the season sometimes arrive by late November, giving early-bird travelers a preview of the main December-through-April season without the peak-season crowds or prices.
This is a genuinely good value window: hurricane-season pricing often persists into November even as the actual weather risk has essentially disappeared, so travelers who book this month get dry-season-adjacent conditions at wet-season rates.
Marlin and dorado fishing remain strong into November, and with fewer boats competing for charter slots than during the Bisbee's rush the month before, booking a trip is generally easier.
Golf conditions return to their comfortable best by November, with mild temperatures and calm winds making this one of the better shoulder-season months for a golf-focused trip.
By late November, the very first winter high-season travelers start arriving ahead of the December-through-March peak, so the earlier weeks of the month tend to offer the best combination of value and quiet.
Pack for warm days and cooling evenings, with a light layer genuinely useful again after several months where it wasn't needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is November a good time to visit Cabo San Lucas?
Yes, hurricane risk has dropped to essentially zero, the dry season is back, and pricing often still reflects the quieter wet-season months.
Can you see whales in Cabo San Lucas in November?
Sometimes, the first humpback whales of the season occasionally arrive by late November, ahead of the main December-through-April season.
Is Cabo San Lucas still cheap in November?
Often yes, especially earlier in the month, before winter high-season demand and pricing pick back up toward December.
Does it rain in Cabo San Lucas in November?
Rarely, about 1.4 days on average as the dry season firmly returns.
What's the sea temperature in Cabo San Lucas in November?
About 81.3°F, still warm and comfortable, cooling gradually from the October peak.
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) and the NOAA National Hurricane Center. Data updated September 2026. How we calculate.