Winters on both sides of the Peninsula are gorgeous. In contrast to the dreaded Sea of Cortez summers, here at Playas summer is the best time of year with comfortable temperatures and light sea breezes.
The comfortable daytime summer temperature at Playas Pacificas averages 10-15F (5-7C) less than La Paz on the Sea of Cortez, winter temperatures are
slightly warmer.
Playas Pacificas receives an average of less than 10cms (4") of rain annually, and over the last six years of climate records, averages 351 sunny days a year (this is solar country!)
January Average Temp F / C
August* Average Temp F / C
January Average Humidity %
August Average Humidity %
Annual Rainfall (in / cm)
Playas Pacificas
70 / 21
83 / 29
55
69
4 / 10
La Paz
68 / 20
93 / 34
70
78
12 / 31
Cabo San Lucas
64 / 18
85 / 29
55
74
10 / 25
Playas Pacificas
La Paz
Cabo San Lucas
January Average Temp F / C
70 / 21
68 / 21
64 / 18
August Average Temp F / C
83 / 29
95 / 34
85 / 29
January Average Humidity %
55
70
55
August Average Humidity %
69
78
74
Annual Rainfall (in / cm)
4 / 10
12 / 31
10 / 25
*Important Note: "Average" temperature figures can be misleading! July-Sep daily high temps in La Paz and Cabo range to 105F/43C. At Playas Pacificas, daily averages are typically 15F (7C) below La Paz daily highs, with cooler nights (sea influence) than either La Paz or Cabo. Humidity of 70% is hugely more comfortable at a temperature of 85F/29C than 104F/40C!
