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Baja Climate

What’s the weather like in Baja? Deciding when to go, or what to wear on your expedition? Consult this Baja climate guide for average temperatures, rainfall and expert advice about the travel seasons.
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Baja weather, temperature and climate is an important consideration when planning travel to Baja. Here our experts outline the broad strokes of Baja’s climate including temperature tables and weather tables designed for travelers.

This page supports our detailed post on the best time to visit Baja with a month by month guide to Baja average temperatures, wildlife and daylight.

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Regional Weather

The southern region is influenced by the tropics and can receive some rain and humidity. Interior Baja can be unbearably hot during the summer when travel is restricted to the coast.  During this time waters are warm and calm, and visibility for diving and snorkeling is best. The west coast features a climate similar to coastal California with a cool marine influence keeping beach and coastal temperatures mild.

Baja’s Two Travel Seasons

The Baja Peninsula is an ideal place to escape cold North American winters. The region has only two seasons, the hot summer from mid May through October and the mild winter from November through mid May. Most of the 800-mile peninsula lies within a coastal desert where the possibility of rain is slim, but not impossible.

Looking for more weather and wildlife information? Read our Best Time to Visit Baja. This month-by-month guide has tips on everything from weather, wildlife and the benefits of each month.

Baja Climate

Temperature & Rainfall

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Avg. High (F) 80 85 85 90 95 100 100 100 100 95 85 80
Avg. Low (F) 60 65 70 75 80 85 85 85 85 80 70 60
Avg. Water Temp (F) 60 60 65 68 70 73 75 80 80 78 73 65
Avg. Rainfall (Inches) 0.4 0.2 0.4 1.1 2.1 4.2 4.8 4.2 3.5 1.7 0.3 0.2

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The Baja California Cruising Season

The typical Baja cruise season begins in December and continues through June. Go early season to take advantage of cooler but still warm temperatures, making hiking pleasant. If gray whale watching is your goal, consider traveling during the height of their calving season, mid-January through mid-March. And cruise Baja in the late spring for warmer waters with excellent opportunities for snorkeling.

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