Hurricane Season in Cabo, Mexico in 2025

How to Prepare – Step by Step Guide

In Los Cabos where I live, hurricane season runs June to October. Peak risk is late summer to early fall.

Season window: June to October; peak often August/September
Location: Los Cabos, Baja California Sur (Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo)
Official trackers: Mexico’s SMN/CONAGUA and the U.S. National Hurricane Center (mobile site)
Recommended app: “National Hurricane Center Data”
Local alerts: Follow Protección Civil de Los Cabos on their Facebook page for municipal updates.
Insurance timing: also many insurance carriers pause new policies/changes when a storm threatens—activate windstorm/hurricane coverage before a local system appears on radar

Review your Mexican homeowners insurance; save the policy and photos of valuables in the cloud and put other important documents such as your passport in sealed plastic bags.
Trim trees, check roof sealant and drainage, test back-up generator, inspect hurricane shutters for fit and hardware, and confirm your HOA and property manager’s storm plan if you are not physically in Cabo.

Insurance timing

Activate or adjust windstorm/hurricane coverage before a local storm shows on radar; carriers often place a temporary moratorium on new policies/changes until the threat passes

72 hours out

Monitor advisories from Mexico’s National Meteorological Service (Servicio Meteorológico Nacional – SMN) and the National Water Commission (Comisión Nacional del Agua – CONAGUA), as well as from the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Download a storm-tracking app like “National Hurricane Center Data” (iOS) and follow Protección Civil de Los Cabos on Facebook for local alerts.
Bring in or secure outdoor furniture, or anything that can be flying around with strong winds.
Put hurricane shutters up and make sure they’re fully secured; for impact glass, close internal protections and verify latch points.
Prepare a 3-day emergency kit: drinking water, non-perishable food, medications, batteries, power banks, fully charged devices, pet supplies, and cash.
Put your passport and other important documents sealed in plastic bags.
Fill your water tank (tinaco/cistern) as necessary; fuel your vehicle up.
Set a simple family/guest group communication plan on more than one platform. That way if for some reason, one platform is not accessible you have another way to communicate. Share your location with some close folks in your home country.

During and after the storm

Shelter indoors, away from windows; never drive through standing water.
Assume electrical downed lines or cables are live and do not touch to avoid risk of electrocution.
Avoid flooded streets and low-lying areas until authorities clear them; expect power/internet interruptions.

Health & hygiene after a storm

Avoid contact with floodwater whenever possible. It can carry sewage, bacteria, chemicals, and debris that pose serious health risks. Wash thoroughly if exposed.
Do not swim in the ocean immediately after a storm. Water quality may be compromised by runoff and sewage overflow. Wait until local authorities declare beaches safe—usually 5 days post-storm.
Be cautious with open-air dining. Power outages and water contamination can affect food safety. Only eat at places you trust to have access to clean water and proper refrigeration.
In case of a power outage, toss perishable foods that have been above 40°F (4°C) for more than 4 hours or have come into contact with floodwater.
Protect against mosquitoes. Standing water increases mosquito breeding, which can raise the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue fever. Use insect repellent, and eliminate stagnant water around your home if you can.