Isla del Carmen (Baja California)

Island Island in the Gulf of California, wildlife refuge

Off Baja California Sur, Isla del Carmen sits within Loreto Bay; visitors take boats for sandy coves, snorkeling, sport fishing and to spot whales and sea lions in the Sea of Cortez.

Tips for Visiting Isla del Carmen (Baja California) #

Go from Loreto with a park‑approved operator-Isla del Carmen is inside Loreto Bay National Park and licensed boats support conservation rules.
Aim for an early‑morning trip for the calmest water, best wildlife viewing and snorkeling visibility, and ask your skipper about stops at sea‑lion haul‑outs and sheltered coves rather than just circling the island.

Best Time to Visit Isla del Carmen (Baja California) #

Plan visits to Isla del Carmen in late winter to spring (February-May) for the most reliable sea conditions and comfortable temperatures.

Late Winter-Spring (Calmest)

February-May · 20-30°C

Milder temperatures and generally calmer seas-good for boat access, diving and snorkeling before peak heat and storms.

Summer (Hot / Storm risk)

June-September · 28-35°C

Hottest months and coinciding with the Eastern Pacific hurricane season (June-November), when sea conditions can be rough and excursions may be curtailed.

Autumn-Early Winter

October-December · 22-30°C

Transition period with variable conditions; increasing chance of storms later in the season.

Weather & Climate near Isla del Carmen (Baja California) #

Climate

Isla del Carmen (Baja California)'s climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 10°C to 35°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

35°

Warmest Month

10°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

10° – 22°

Weather

19 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

February

February is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

10° – 23°

Weather

8 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

March

March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

11° – 25°

Weather

3 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

April

April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

13° – 28°

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

16° – 30°

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

June

June is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

20° – 33°

Weather

1 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

July

July is hot with highs of 35°C and lows of 24°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

29°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

24° – 35°

Weather

18 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

August

August is the hottest month with highs of 34°C and lows of 24°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).

Comfort

29°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

24° – 35°

Weather

61 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

September

September is hot with highs of 34°C and lows of 23°C. The wettest month with 82 mm of rain.

Comfort

28°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

23° – 34°

Weather

82 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

October

October is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

19° – 31°

Weather

17 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

November

November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

14° – 26°

Weather

10 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

December

December is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

11° – 23°

Weather

19 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

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