- Climate
- Cabo averages 350 days of sunshine annually, with temperatures ranging from 70°F to 95°F (21°C–35°C). The dry season runs November through June — prime time for snowbird arrivals and peak rental demand. Hurricane season (August–October) is real: Cabo sits at the Pacific tip of the peninsula and has taken direct hits, most notably Hurricane Odile in 2014, a Category 3 that caused significant damage. Building codes have improved substantially since, and the market's recovery demonstrated its long-term resilience. Most full-time residents track seasonal forecasts and prepare accordingly — it's part of life at the tip of Baja.
- Getting Here
- Los Cabos International Airport is 30–40 minutes from downtown Cabo depending on traffic. Daily direct flights operate from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, Denver, Chicago, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and more — 50+ destinations across the US, Canada, and beyond. Most American cities are a 2–3 hour flight. The airport ranks 4th in Mexico for international passengers and 1st in Latin America for passenger satisfaction — for a destination airport, that combination of connectivity and experience is hard to beat.
- Daily Life
- Cabo is well-supplied for a resort town. You'll find Costco, Walmart, City Club, and Home Depot alongside local markets and specialty grocers. Private hospitals — H+ Hospital and BlueNet — handle most medical needs, with serious cases occasionally transferred to La Paz or across the border. High-speed fiber internet (Telmex, Totalplay, Megacable) covers most residential areas. The permanent expat community is one of the largest in Mexico, with active social clubs, sports leagues, and an established network of services oriented toward foreign residents.
- Cost of Living
- Cabo is the most expensive corner of Baja California Sur — but it's still considerably more affordable than comparable resort towns in the US or Canada. Dining out, household help, and local healthcare cost a fraction of US prices. Condo HOA fees typically run $200–$800/month depending on the community and amenities. Property taxes (predial) are low by international standards — most owners pay between $300–$2,000 USD per year. Imported goods and US brands carry a premium at the grocery store; that's the main area where costs catch people off guard.