Winter
Dec → Feb24 to 25°
nights 15 to 17°
- 1 rainy days · 7 mm
- sea 22°
When is the best time to visit Baja California?
- Jan24°recommended
- Feb25°recommended
- Mar28°recommended
- Apr30°recommended
- May32°fair
- Jun35°not recommended
- Jul37°not recommended
- Aug36°not recommended
- Sep34°not recommended
- Oct33°fair
- Nov28°recommended
- Dec25°recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Baja California, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24° | 15° | 9 mm | 1 d | 21° | ✓ |
| February | 25° | 15° | 6 mm | 1 d | 20° | ✓ |
| March | 28° | 16° | 2 mm | 1 d | 21° | ✓ |
| April | 30° | 17° | 1 mm | 0 d | 22° | ✓ |
| May | 32° | 18° | 1 mm | 0 d | 24° | |
| June | 35° | 21° | 6 mm | 1 d | 26° | |
| July | 37° | 25° | 10 mm | 2 d | 28° | |
| August | 36° | 26° | 35 mm | 6 d | 30° | |
| September | 34° | 25° | 74 mm | 7 d | 30° | |
| October | 33° | 23° | 26 mm | 2 d | 29° | |
| November | 28° | 20° | 14 mm | 1 d | 27° | ✓ |
| December | 25° | 17° | 7 mm | 1 d | 24° | ✓ |
The four seasons in Baja California, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (La Paz) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May28 to 32°
nights 16 to 18°
- 0 rainy days · 1 mm
- sea 22°
Summer
Jun → Aug35 to 37°
nights 21 to 26°
- 3 rainy days · 17 mm
- sea 28°
Autumn
Sep → Nov28 to 34°
nights 20 to 25°
- 3 rainy days · 38 mm
- sea 29°
Book early for November to April
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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What to do in Baja California, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking | ||||||||||||
| Beach & swimming | ||||||||||||
| Towns & culture | ||||||||||||
| Diving & snorkelling | ||||||||||||
| Events | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
EventsGrey whale migrationJanuary to MarchLa Paz CarnivalFebruary to MarchValle de Guadalupe harvest festivalsAugustWhale shark seasonOctober to AprilDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Hiking: January, February, March, November, December
- Beach & swimming: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
- Towns & culture: January, February, March, April, November, December
- Diving & snorkelling: June, July, August, September, October, November
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in Baja California, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- January to MarchGrey whale migration
From January to March, grey whales give birth in the lagoons of Guerrero Negro and San Ignacio, where they can be approached by panga.
- February to MarchLa Paz Carnival
In the days before Lent, La Paz parades along its malecón to music, with floats and stages by the bay.
- AugustValle de Guadalupe harvest festivals
In August, the wine estates of the valley, near Ensenada, open their cellars for dinners and tastings among the vines.
- October to AprilWhale shark season
From October to April, whale sharks come to feed in the Bay of La Paz; swimming with them requires a permit and a guide.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Recommended24°15° at night
- 9 mm · 1 d
- sea 21°
Busy, without the crush
February
Recommended25°15° at night
- 6 mm · 1 d
- sea 20°
Busy, without the crush
March
Recommended28°16° at night
- 2 mm · 1 d
- sea 21°
Busy, without the crush
April
Recommended30°17° at night
- 1 mm · 0 d
- sea 22°
Busy, without the crush
May
Fair32°18° at night
- 1 mm · 0 d
- sea 24°
Low season, lower prices
June
Not recommended35°21° at night
- 6 mm · 1 d
- sea 26°
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended37°25° at night
- 10 mm · 2 d
- sea 28°
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended36°26° at night
- 35 mm · 6 d
- sea 30°
Low season, lower prices
September
Not recommended34°25° at night
- 74 mm · 7 d
- sea 30°
Low season, lower prices
October
Fair33°23° at night
- 26 mm · 2 d
- sea 29°
Low season, lower prices
November
Recommended28°20° at night
- 14 mm · 1 d
- sea 27°
Busy, without the crush
December
Recommended25°17° at night
- 7 mm · 1 d
- sea 24°
Busy, without the crush
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (9 mm over 1 day). Cool sea (21 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
February. 25 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Hardly any rain (6 mm over 1 day). Cool sea (20 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
March. 28 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Hardly any rain (2 mm over 1 day). Cool sea (21 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
April. 30 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Hardly any rain (1 mm over 0 days). The sea is at 22 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
May. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 18 °C at night. Hardly any rain (1 mm over 0 days). The sea is at 24 °C: pleasant swimming. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. Real heat: 35 °C at the warmest of the day, 21 °C at night. Hardly any rain (6 mm over 1 day). The sea is at 26 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Real heat: 37 °C at the warmest of the day, 25 °C at night. Hardly any rain (10 mm over 2 days). The sea is at 28 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Real heat: 36 °C at the warmest of the day, 26 °C at night. Rain stays light: 35 mm over 6 days. The sea is at 30 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
September. Real heat: 34 °C at the warmest of the day, 25 °C at night. Rain stays light: 74 mm over 7 days. The sea is at 30 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 23 °C at night. Hardly any rain (26 mm over 2 days). The sea is at 29 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. 28 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Hardly any rain (14 mm over 1 day). The sea is at 27 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
December. 25 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Hardly any rain (7 mm over 1 day). The sea is at 24 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Baja California?
November to April: over these months, recorded highs range from 24 to 30 °C, with 1 day of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, La Paz).
Which month should you avoid in Baja California?
September: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 74 mm over 7 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (La Paz).
What is the hottest month in Baja California?
July, with 37 °C on average in the afternoon and 25 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (La Paz).
What is the coldest month in Baja California?
January, with 24 °C at best during the day and 15 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (La Paz).
What is the driest month in Baja California?
April: 1 mm over 0 days of rain, against 74 mm in September, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Baja California?
The gap between day and night reaches 14 °C in May: 32 °C in the afternoon, 18 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
When can you swim in Baja California?
The water reaches 22 °C or more in April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December (warmest 30 °C in August), measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast (La Paz).
When is the best time to hike in Baja California?
January, February, March, November, December: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (La Paz), the safest windows for walking.
When to go diving or snorkelling in Baja California?
June, July, August, September, October, November: the sea is above 25 °C, warm enough to stay in a long time without a thick wetsuit. 2023-2024 records on the nearest coast (La Paz).
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