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The short answer on the best time to visit Todos Santos is November through April, when temperatures stay in the 25°C to 27°C (77°F to 80°F) range and the Pacific keeps evenings cool. The town is busiest in January and February for the music festival and whale season, so book lodging early if you travel then. Start with the Todos Santos overview. Transfers are covered in the Todos Santos travel tips guide.
Best Time to Visit Todos Santos: November to April
November through April is the dry season with clear skies and daytime highs around 25°C to 29°C (77°F to 84°F). Gray whales pass the coast from mid-December to mid-April, and the Todos Santos Music Festival fills the town for two weeks in January. Nights drop to 12°C to 17°C (54°F to 63°F), so you get cool sleeping weather without air conditioning. This window also has the most reliable surf at Los Cerritos.
Best Time to Visit Todos Santos: May and June
May and June are the shoulder season sweet spot. Highs stay around 26°C to 27°C (79°F to 81°F) with almost zero rain, hotel rates drop after the winter rush, and the beaches are emptier. The water is still cool, around 22°C to 23°C (72°F to 73°F), so swimming is bracing but fine. June is when sea turtles begin nesting, and you can join a night release tour to see hatchlings reach the ocean. That is one of the highlights in our things to do in Todos Santos list.
Best Time to Visit Todos Santos: Months to Avoid
Skip August and September. August peaks at 32°C (90°F) with humid nights at 23°C (74°F), and September brings 60 mm of rain plus the highest hurricane risk of the year. October is transitional, warmer than ideal at 31°C (88°F) with lingering humidity, though the sea is at its warmest around 27°C (81°F). July is dry enough but hot, and most summer travelers head to the Sea of Cortez side instead. For context on the climate, check the Todos Santos weather by month guide, and align your trip with the Todos Santos events calendar.
Best Time to Visit Todos Santos: Prices and Crowds
Rates peak in January and February (music festival and whale season) and around Christmas and New Year, when boutique rooms like the Todos Santos Inn and Guaycura can double their low-season rates. The cheapest stays land in May, June, and late September through October, when some properties cut prices 30 to 40 percent. Weekends draw day-trippers from Cabo San Lucas and La Paz year round, so a Tuesday-to-Thursday visit feels noticeably quieter. The price gaps by area show up in the Todos Santos neighborhoods guide. as detailed in where to stay in Todos Santos.
