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This month in Cabo San Lucas / Los Cabos

Cabo Weather in December

Planning December in Cabo San Lucas / Los Cabos? The daily record averages 77.9°F highs and 68.0°F lows, with 0.43 inches of rain over the month. The lowest Omaha fare for December 12 to 19 was $577 on American through Dallas, with 75 itineraries returned. Sunrise 6:53 am, sunset 5:37 pm on December 15, so 10.7 hours of light; set your watch 1 hour back from Omaha time in December.

Plan December with Ann

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High / low

78° / 68°F

Rain

0.4 in

for the month

Humidity

63%

Wind

9 mph

Hurricane season

Off season

Fare from OMA

$577

Dec 12, 2026–Dec 19, 2026

Verdict

Go

December in Cabo San Lucas / Los Cabos: 0.43 in rain, 77.9°F average high; outside hurricane season.

Rule: rain, comfort band and hurricane timing, explained on the method page.

vs last / next month

  • vs November: 5°F cooler, 0.2 in drier, 1 pts less humid
  • vs January: 2°F warmer, 0.1 in wetter, 1 pts more humid
  • December sky: 49.2% cloud, 4.12 kWh/m²/day solar. November: 37.0% / 4.72; January: 46.4% / 4.42 (NASA).
  • 2027-12-15: sunrise 06:53, sunset 17:37; 10.74 hours of light, changing -4 minutes across December. November daylight: 11.04 hours; January: 10.88. Omaha clock offset: -1 hours.
  • December water: 77.6°F (NOAA 2015–2024). November water: 81.4°F; January: 74.3°F. Dew point: 58.2°F in December, 63.5°F in November, 55.9°F in January (NASA 2001–2025).
  • Fares: December's $577 search result is down $119 on November's $696; January then holds at $577.

NASA POWER 2001–2025 means, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico.

Holidays & events

  • On the Cabo San Lucas calendar for December (Mexico's federal labor law (LFT art. 74 via PROFEDET)): Navidad on December 25. Christmas Day on December 24 is on the OPM federal list, so Omaha flights around that date fill first. No sourced December crowd data, so none claimed.

Pack for December (rule shown)

  • A layer for eveningslow 68°F < 70°F
  • Sunscreen for middayUnder the 5.0 solar line at 4.12 in December; still tropical sun (daily-mean UV index 1.09).
  • Swim top for longer snorkelsDecember sea temperature 78°F, under 78.

Flight detail, OMA to SJD

$577

American, 1 stop via DFW, 17h 21m out. 75 itineraries. Observed Oct 31, 2026; not a quote.

Guide, sources and the 12-month table: Cabo San Lucas / Los Cabos.

December questions

What changes around December in Cabo San Lucas / Los Cabos?
For Cabo San Lucas / Los Cabos, November brings 0.59 inches of rain and 82.5°F average highs. December moves to 0.43 inches and 77.9°F; January to 0.34 inches and 76.1°F. Average December lows: 68.0°F.
Do I need a passport for Cabo in December?
Yes, a passport book. State Dept: valid at the time of entry; no visa for tourist stays up to 180 days (visa required for more than 180 days); the immigration officer sets the length of stay. No separate online form for air arrivals: Mexico issues a digital FMM.

Sources: ignav.com · nhc.noaa.gov · gob.mx · power.larc.nasa.gov · coastwatch.pfeg.noaa.gov · opm.gov · travel.state.gov · travel.state.gov · power.larc.nasa.gov

From Ann

December in Cabo San Lucas / Los Cabos, priced for your week.

Considering December in Cabo San Lucas / Los Cabos? Share your dates and budget. Ann checks OMA–SJD flights and places to stay against this 0.43 in rain / 77.9°F climate record.

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