Is Cabo San Lucas affected by hurricanes?

Asked by: Johnathan Collazo

Though Cabo typically only experiences tropical storms during the hurricane season, the city has seen hurricanes make landfall in the region, most notably Hurricane Odile in 2014.

When was the last time a hurricane hit Cabo San Lucas?

October 12, 2018: Hurricane Sergio made landfall in Baja California Sur as a tropical storm before quickly weakening due to land interaction. September 20, 2019: Hurricane Lorena made landfall in the southern portion of Baja California as a Category 1 hurricane.

How common are hurricanes in Cabo San Lucas?

Since 1951, only three other major hurricanes have made landfall in Baja California Sur: Hurricane Olivia in 1967 (Category 3), Hurricane Liza in 1976 (Category 4), and Hurricane Kiko in 1989 (Category 3). A major hurricane is a Category 3, 4 or 5 hurricane which has sustained winds of greater than 111 mph (178 km/h).

When should you not go to Cabo San Lucas?

Los Cabos has great weather and family-friendly activities going on almost all year long, but there are two times of the year families might want to avoid, the first being the rainy, hot season in August and September.

What is the hurricane season in Cabo San Lucas?

The official Cabo San Lucas hurricane season is June through November, but most of the summer and fall has the famous warm and sunny Cabo San Lucas weather. The majority of rainfall comes in September, and it’s around this time that the city could experience a Cabo San Lucas travel advisory for a storm.

Which is better Cabo or Cancun?

Cancun tends to be more party heavy year-round, with bass-thumping beach clubs and nonstop discos like Coco Bongo. Cabo San Lucas sports a similar energy, particularly in the spring, but San Jose del Cabo is heralded more for its smaller bars, cafes, and restaurants that feature more toned down live music.

What is the difference between Los Cabos and Cabo San Lucas?

The difference between Cabo and Cabo San Lucas is simply the length of the name, and while Cabo usually refers to the city of Cabo San Lucas, Los Cabos incorporates both towns.

What is the coldest month in Cabo San Lucas?

January

The cool season lasts for 3.5 months, from December 7 to March 22, with an average daily high temperature below 81°F. The coldest month of the year in Cabo San Lucas is January, with an average low of 61°F and high of 79°F.

Is it safe to travel to Cabos San Lucas?

Because Los Cabos has received the Safe Travels Stamp from the World Travel and Tourism Council, it’s one of the safest destinations for a vacation in terms of health and sanitation, and while other areas expect COVID-19 cases to rise in the winter when everyone’s struck inside, a winter vacation in Cabo San Lucas …

Can you swim in ocean in Cabo?

So many visitors over the years have asked “Can you swim in the ocean in Cabo San Lucas?” and the answer is yes, as long as you take precautions and make sure that the beach you’ve chosen is right for your abilities.

Are there sharks in Cabo?

These Gentle Giants gather near Cabo San Lucas each year from October to April. A favorite activity of Cabo visitors during this time is to swim with the whale sharks. Swimming with the whale sharks in their natural environment gives you an up-close and personal look at this amazing species.

What resort does Jennifer Aniston stay at in Cabo?

One&Only Palmilla sits on 55 acres and offers 174 guest rooms, including its signature four-bedroom Villa Cortez, where celebrities like Jennifer Aniston have overnighted in the more than 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space.