The Top 5 Things You Need To Know Visiting Los Cabos In April

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April is arguably one of the most spectacular times to visit the southern tip of the Baja peninsula. You get to enjoy the perfect sweet spot between the chilly Pacific winter currents and the sweltering heat of the summer months.

However, traveling down in April 2026 comes with a few unique logistical hurdles. Between major infrastructure upgrades and massive holiday surges, your standard vacation playbook needs a quick update. If you are packing your bags for a spring escape, here are the top five things you need to know before you land.

1. The Holy Week (Semana Santa) Rush Is Here

The beginning of April is not just standard spring break traffic; it is the peak of Semana Santa (Holy Week).

With Easter Sunday falling on April 5th this year, the destination is currently experiencing a massive influx of both international travelers and domestic Mexican tourists taking their traditional holiday vacations.

Expect the most popular public beaches—like Medano, Santa María, and Chileno—to be incredibly crowded, especially on the weekends. If you want a beach chair or a sunset dinner reservation at your favorite spot, you must secure it well in advance.

2. Expect Ideal Weather in Cabo San Lucas

If you are wondering what to pack, the spring climate is delivering exactly what you want.

Currently in Cabo San Lucas, it is 74°F and mostly cloudy with northwest winds at 4 mph, while today’s daily forecast expects mostly sunny conditions with a high of 75°F and a low of 71°F.

Leave the heavy winter coats at home, but definitely bring a light layer for the breezy desert evenings.

3. Factor In Highway Construction Delays

Once you leave the airport, do not expect a seamless, full-speed highway drive to your hotel.

The most critical traffic artery in the municipality—the Glorieta de las Mujeres Libres roundabout in San José del Cabo—is currently undergoing a massive overpass construction project. While city officials just announced the project is 80% complete and on track to open in May, partial lane closures and active construction zones are still causing significant bottlenecks.

Pad your itinerary with extra travel time when heading to the airport for your departure so you do not risk missing your flight.

4. Pay Strict Attention To The Beach Flags

While the weather above the water is picture-perfect, the conditions below the surface demand your attention. Civil Protection authorities recently issued warnings for the spring holiday season due to unpredictable swells and strong undercurrents along the coastline.

Before you wade into the Pacific Ocean or the Sea of Cortez, you must check the colored warning flags posted on the sand. A green flag means it is safe to swim, yellow means exercise extreme caution, and a red or black flag means the water is strictly closed to the public. If you want a guaranteed safe swimming day, head to Blue Flag-certified spots like Chileno Bay.

5. It Is Last Call For Whale Watching

Every winter, thousands of humpback and gray whales migrate down to the warm waters of the Sea of Cortez to mate and give birth. But by the time April rolls around, the vast majority of these majestic animals are packing up and starting their long journey back north to Alaska.

April marks the very tail-end of the official Baja whale watching season. If seeing these gentle giants breach out of the water is on your bucket list, you need to book a tour for the very beginning of the month before they are completely gone until next winter.