Los Cabos or Cancún in March?
On climate data, Los Cabos comes out ahead overall in March. See the per-criterion details below.
Los CabosPhoto: Kirt Edblom from Kihei, Hi, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0
CancúnPhoto: Luka Peternel · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in March
| Criterion | Los Cabos | Cancún |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 25 °C | 28 °C |
| Average daily low | 18 °C | 23 °C |
| Sea | 22 °C | 26 °C ★ |
| Rainy days | 0 rainy days (est.) ★ | 6 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 8 h/day ★ | 7 h/day |
| Humidity | 61 % | 73 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Cancún is about 3 °C warmer by day.
- Los Cabos is drier, with about 6 fewer rainy days.
- The sea at Cancún is about 5 °C warmer.
Los Cabos or Cancún in March: the short answer
In March, Los Cabos comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Los Cabos 92/100 vs Cancún 86/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on March as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Los Cabos averages a climate score of 86/100, Cancún 69/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in March, side by side
The average daily high is about 25 °C in Los Cabos and 28 °C in Cancún — warmer in Cancún. Average daily lows are around 18 °C versus 23 °C.
On rain, Los Cabos sees about 0 rainy days in March and Cancún about 6 — drier in Los Cabos. Los Cabos gets more sunshine (8 vs 7 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In March the water is about 22 °C at Los Cabos and 26 °C at Cancún — warmer for swimming at Cancún. Over the year, Los Cabos is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, Cancún in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Peak sea warmth is October for Los Cabos and September for Cancún.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Los Cabos records roughly 33 rainy days and Cancún about 170 — the drier of the two overall is Los Cabos. At their sunniest, Los Cabos reaches about 9 hours of sun a day (May) and Cancún about 8 (July). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Los Cabos is at its best in January, February, March and December, while Cancún peaks in January, February, March and April. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the March scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: Cancún scores higher in March (Los Cabos 92 vs Cancún 94).
City breaks: Los Cabos scores higher in March (Los Cabos 95 vs Cancún 82).
Active & hiking: Los Cabos scores higher in March (Los Cabos 87 vs Cancún 68).
Family: Los Cabos scores higher in March (Los Cabos 95 vs Cancún 91).
Verdict: which should you pick?
There is no single winner — it depends on your month and your priority. For March specifically, use the head-to-head above; over the year, Los Cabos carries the slightly higher overall climate score. Choose Los Cabos if its strong months and profile match your plan, Cancún if its do. The month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.