Cabo San Lucas is the ideal place for relaxing vacations and exploring the sea. It is well-known for its beautiful beaches, diverse activities, and fun nightlife, so millions of tourists come every year to enjoy the sun and have the best time.
If you are planning your next Cabo adventure, then you are probably wondering what to pack, specifically, what to wear in Cabo San Lucas. To determine what is the best outfit for your trip, you need to have in mind certain facts about the city.
In this guide, we will share with you all the essential items and clothing that you will need in Los Cabos, and how to know what to pack for Cabo depending on the season and your itinerary. With this guide, you will be able to discover more about the city and get an idea of how your time here will be.
When are you coming to Cabo?
To know what to wear in Cabo San Lucas you first need to determine when are you visiting. Even though the city is in a favorable zone in the Baja California peninsula and the temperature is fairly warm all year, there are still seasons and temperature changes.
How is summer in Cabo?
If you are visiting in the summer months, which is from June to August, then you need to bring all your comfortable, lightweight, and breathable fabric clothing. Temperature can reach 95º F, so pack your tank tops, shorts, flip flops, comfortable t-shirts, and a hat or cap.
A good thing about Cabo San Lucas is that even with high temperatures there is always low humidity.
How is the winter in Los Cabos?
If you are coming in the winter months, from December to February, then we recommend packing at least one light jacket for the nights, comfortable long pants, and t-shirts.
Keep in mind that even in winter Cabo is not too cold. Temperature can drop off to 60º F at night, so you won’t need a winter jacket or winter clothing at all.
How is spring/fall in Cabo San Lucas?
If you plan your trip for spring or fall, the temperature can be around 75º F to 85º F. In the daytime, you will be comfortable with a summer outfit, but at night you might want to add a sweater or a light jacket on top.
How is the weather in Cabo?
Cabo San Lucas is a great vacation destination due to its weather. On average, Cabo has 350 days of sunshine, so you can be assured that regardless of your visiting date, you will find a lot of good sun days here.
Depending on the season, all of Baja California Sur can get windy, especially in the fall and winter nights. For these months, even though it doesn’t rain much, we recommend packing a sweater to stay comfortable.
What is the best time to visit Cabo San Lucas?
Now that you know about the seasons’ temperatures and the weather, you might be wondering what is the best time to visit Cabo.
Establishing a perfect time to visit is difficult, and it depends on what people prefer and what activities they plan to do. Since almost all year you can find good weather, what is left to wonder is how comfortable you are with high temperatures.
Visiting Cabo in the summer
If you like the sun and warmth, and your ideal vacation is in a classic beach paradise, then the best time to visit is in the summer or spring months. Keep in mind that Cabo has low humidity, so even with 95º F, you won’t sweat too much.
Visiting Los Cabos in the winter
However, if you prefer colder temperatures and you don’t feel too comfortable with high temperatures, then you will be better off visiting in the fall or winter months. You can still experience the warmth and enjoy the beautiful sun in these seasons, so you won’t be missing out.
What do people wear in Cabo San Lucas?
Since Cabo is surrounded by sea and beaches, the typical outfits you will encounter are under a relaxed ‘beachy’ style. You won’t find many people wearing formal clothing unless it is for specific events.
What to wear in Cabo?
We recommend packing mostly t-shirts, tank tops, crop tops, shorts, dresses, skirts, beach cover-ups, swimsuits, flip-flops, sandals, and at least one pair of comfortable shoes for your adventures around the city.
Of course, your outfits will also depend on the season you come and what activities you plan to do. If you want to go hiking, walk around the city, practice any sport, explore the sea in a private catamaran, or visit the neighboring city San Jose del Cabo, you can plan different outfits that adapt to the circumstances.
What to wear in Los Cabo in the daytime?
As we mentioned, what you can wear while visiting Cabo depends a lot on the season and your itinerary. However, for most activities, you can choose a relaxed beach-style outfit.
You will see locals and most tourists wearing this style since it is practical for going to the beach, walking around the hotel and the pool, visiting beach restaurants, and even exploring the city.
If you plan on going to the beach or staying at the pool, you just need your swimsuits, beach cover-ups, flip-flops or sandals, and a hat or cap.
If you want to explore the city and walk around, take some t-shirts, tank tops, dresses, crop tops, shorts or skirts, and comfortable walking shoes. We recommend always taking a backpack or a tote bag with you, and in it include a swimsuit (there are many opportunities and you will regret not having it with you) and a water bottle to stay cool and hydrated all the time.
What to wear in Cabo at night?
Nightlife in Cabo San Lucas is always animated and fun. You can find many activities and entertainment, like visiting beach restaurants, exploring bars and pubs, having dinner on a private catamaran, going to parties, and so much more. Depending on the activity, you can plan the best outfit.
Be aware that even though Los Cabos predominates the relaxed beach style, you might find a different dress code in some places, like pubs or themed parties. However, we can be assured that in most locations you will do fine with a simple evening outfit.
An evening resort wear can easily be a t-shirt or a blouse, shorts or skirts, or sandals. We recommend taking a light jacket or sweater since Cabo at night can get windy.
If you are having dinner in a private catamaran or visiting one of the restaurants in the city, you can add to your outfits some beach heels, which are still comfortable but adequate for the circumstances.
Outfit ideas to pack for Cabo San Lucas
Cabo is characterized by its environment, so you will find most people wearing a tropical or beachy style. Some outfits ideas can be:
Unisex outfit ideas
The basic outfit that adapts to all situations is a simple t-shirt, shorts, sandals, a hat or cap, and sunglasses. This can be used anywhere you go. For the nighttime, you can change the t-shirt to a shirt.
Cabo Outfit ideas for women
Besides the basics, you can stand out in Cabo by wearing a maxi dress in pastel colors, a sun hat and sunglasses, and beach heels.
This is a simple, relaxed beautiful outfit that is perfect for a catamaran trip, or having lunch in any restaurant.
Another cute outfit idea is a crop top or a blouse, shorts, sandals or beach heels, and a sun hat. This is great for exploring the city, but if you want to walk around, change your sandals for comfortable shoes.
Cabo Outfit ideas for men
For daytime and activities, pick comfortable clothing. Choose some T-shirts, shorts, and sandals. If you plan on going walking, add comfortable shoes. Don’t forget to bring a hat or cap, and sunglasses.
For nighttime, men’s dress code tends to be a collared shirt, dress shorts or long pants (if you plan on going out to a nice place), and closed-toe shoes.
What to wear for day trip adventures?
Cabo San Lucas is full of activities and adventures. There are many opportunities, so depending on your itinerary, you can plan your outfits. The most popular activities in Cabo involve walking, hiking, and swimming.
For this, we recommend packing comfortable pants, like yoga pants, breathable sweatpants, or wide-leg linen pants. If you prefer to stay fresh, then you want to pack cotton shorts.
For the top, it depends on the person, but we recommend packing cotton t-shirts, tank tops, or loose blouses. If your adventure involves water activities, then you would want to invest in a rash guard to protect your skin and maybe water shoes if you feel uncomfortable being barefoot.
Don’t forget to add sun protection items, like a hat or a cap and sunglasses. Lastly, choose appropriate footwear that adapts to the planned activity.
Outfit ideas for a boat tour
On a sailboat excursion, you can discover the iconic landmarks of Los Cabos and explore the Sea of Cortez. Depending on the type of excursion, you might decide on one outfit in specific.
At La Isla Tour, we offer snorkeling Cabo tours, which is the perfect plan to swim and get to know the underwater world in this area. For this type of tour, we recommend wearing the same outfits you will take to the beach or to the pool if you plan on swimming, of course.
If you won’t swim or it is a whale-watching cruise, then we recommend wearing comfortable shorts, a t-shirt or blouse, sandals, a sun hat or a cap, and sunglasses.
The exception to this is the dinner cruise, or a party cruise, which depends on the activity and its nature. A dinner cruise will go well with the evening outfit that we mentioned above. A party cruise can be themed or have a dress code, so it is important to check beforehand.
What are the best shoes to explore Cabo?
Keep in mind that Cabo San Lucas is a place that invites walking and exploring. Not only it is a big and beautiful city, but you also have interesting places and cities a couple of minutes away.
For walking, the best advice is to pack the most comfortable walking shoes possible, that have enough support and prevent tiredness at the same time. Avoid flat-sole shoes since these can hurt your feet real quick and make you tired.
For adventure, it is needed to pack hiking shoes or boots. These will help you move around easily, stay safe, have support, and protect your ankles.
What to pack for Cabo regardless of the season
This Cabo packing list will help you sort out what to wear and take on your trip:
- Cotton t-shirts/shirts/blouses
- Tank top/crop top
- Beach dress / Maxi dress
- Shorts/skirts
- Long pants
- Yoga pants/sweatpants
- Socks
- Sandals
- Flip flops
- Beach heels
- Sun hat
- A cap
- Sunglasses
- Walking shoes
- Hiking shoes
- Water shoes
- Casual shoes
- Light jacket/sweater
- Underwear
- Swimsuits
- Beach cover-ups
- Rash guard
- Pajamas
Cabo packing list: Essential non-clothing items
- Waterproof phone case
- Beach towel (an all-inclusive resort will include these and for your hotel room too)
- Backpack/tote bag/carry-on bag/beach bag
- Cooling towel (great for hiking and adventures)
- Refillable water bottle
- Waterproof camera
- Reef safe sunscreen
- Sports equipment (if needed)
- External battery
What NOT to pack for Cabo?
At Cabo San Lucas you won’t need a few things:
- Winter clothing: even in that winter, Cabo is not as cold as other locations.
- Jeans: they can be uncomfortable to move around and explore the city
- High heels: even at parties, women use beach heels or sandals.
- Dress shoes for men: most men will wear closed-toe shoes or sneakers.
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At La Isla Tour we have more than 18 years of experience and we know what is the best way to enjoy Cabo San Lucas. We will take you around the landmarks of the Sea of Cortez and show you all the beautiful places that Cabo has for you.
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We will include water activities equipment, snacks, food, and drinks, so you only worry about having fun.
La Isla Tour takes you on to your next adventure in the Sea of Cortez
If you want to embark on an adventure, at La Isla Tour we offer a snorkeling tour where you can explore the marine life of the Sea of Cortez and take underwater photos. Spot tropical fishes, stingrays, sea lions, dolphins, humpback whales, whale sharks, sea turtles, and so much more. We also include paddle board equipment, snacks, and drinks!
Another exciting excursion is the whale-watching tour where we will cruise around hotspots and get closer to these wonderful sea creatures. Our English-speaking guides are ready to tell you all about these animals, the Sea of Cortez, the Pacific Ocean, and Cabo.
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