Cabo San Lucas, Mexico: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Desert and ocean meet at Land's End, with whales in winter. Best for: couples, anglers, groups.
The best months for vitamin D in Cabo San Lucas are November to August, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from September to October.
Cabo San Lucas month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 6.6 h | 5.8 | 9 min | 25°C | 0/30 |
| February | Excellent | 7.1 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 25°C | 1/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.2 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 27°C | 0/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.7 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 29°C | 0/30 |
| May | Excellent | 9.1 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 31°C | 0/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.4 h | 9.1 | 6 min | 31°C | 1/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.3 h | 9.1 | 6 min | 34°C | 3/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.6 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 33°C | 6/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 8.2 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 33°C | 4/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 7.2 h | 7.0 | 8 min | 32°C | 4/30 |
| November | Good | 6.6 h | 6.0 | 9 min | 29°C | 1/30 |
| December | Good | 6.2 h | 5.4 | 10 min | 28°C | 1/30 |
Sun window is the number of hours a day with UV Index 2.5 or higher. Full dose is the minutes at midday for about 1,000 IU of vitamin D with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III. Rainy days are days with at least 1 mm out of 30.
What to expect in Cabo San Lucas
Desert and ocean meet at Land's End, with whales in winter. A dry season from November to April on both coasts, and hot, humid weather with rain and hurricanes from June to November. Sargassum seaweed can affect Caribbean beaches in spring and summer. Use bottled water in most places.
In Cabo San Lucas afternoon highs average from 25°C in February to 34°C in July. The wettest month is August (about 6 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is May (0). Midday UV peaks at 9.1 in June, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Questions about Cabo San Lucas
When is the best time to visit Cabo San Lucas for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Cabo San Lucas are November to August, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Cabo San Lucas?
Afternoon highs average from 25°C in February to 34°C in July. The wettest month is August, with about 6 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Cabo San Lucas?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from September to October.