Cabo by month
Cabo in September
Cabo in September: 92°F highs, 74°F lows, the wettest month · the lowest crowds of the year — beaches, restaurants and tours are ghost towns. Crowds, hotel prices, when to book, and what's worth doing.
September is Cabo's wildcard month: peak hurricane season, thick humidity, the year's heaviest rain showers — and the emptiest beaches and deepest discounts you'll find. Most travelers avoid it; the hotels that stay open drop rates to the floor. If you can tolerate afternoon storms, buy travel insurance, and keep your plans flexible, you'll have the Arch and the best Corridor coves nearly to yourself. It's a gamble, but the savings are real.
Updated September 2026
Temperature
92°F highs, 74°F lows — the hottest stretch of the year, sticky and sweltering
Wind
Humid and still; the breeze that cools other months takes a break
Rain
The wettest month — expect afternoon thunderstorms and occasional tropical systems; hurricane season peaks now
Crowds & prices
The lowest crowds of the year — beaches, restaurants and tours are ghost towns. Hotels that stay open slash rates to $–$$ (the deepest discounts you'll see), though some resorts close entirely for renovations. No lines for water taxis, no wait for a palapa on Medano Beach, easy dinner reservations everywhere. The trade: you're rolling the dice on weather, and you need trip insurance.
When to book
Book flights and hotels 4–8 weeks out. Rates are so low that last-minute deals pop up frequently, but September's emptiness means availability is wide open — no need to commit early unless you want a specific resort before it closes for the season.
Our getting-there guide covers flights to Cabo plus a cheapest-fare-by-month table to sanity-check September flight prices.
What to do
What September is made for.
On the calendar
- Mexican Independence Day (September 16) — flags, fireworks, and mariachi in the plazas
Pack for September
- Sunscreen and a wide hat — the sun is brutal at 92°F
- Light, breathable clothes that dry fast in thick humidity
- A rain jacket or packable poncho for afternoon storms
- Waterproof phone case or dry bag for sudden downpours
- Sandals that handle wet pavement and sandy puddles
- Travel insurance documents — hurricane season is real
Know before you go
- Buy comprehensive travel insurance with hurricane coverage — September is peak season for Eastern Pacific storms, and you want flexibility if one spins up
- Check hotel operating schedules before booking; some resorts close entirely in September for annual maintenance
- Morning activities are your safest bet — thunderstorms and rain typically hit in the afternoon and evening
- The Corridor's swimmable coves (Chileno, Santa María) are empty; claim your palapa early and enjoy having the reef to yourself
- Book tours and charters day-of or with 24 hours' notice — availability is wide open and operators are hungry for business
- Keep an eye on tropical weather forecasts the week before travel; if a hurricane is tracking toward Baja, airlines and hotels usually waive change fees
- Carry pesos for better prices — with so few tourists, locals appreciate it even more than usual
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