Isla Santa Margarita

Island Island in Magdalena Bay, Baja California Sur

In Baja California Sur waters, Santa Margarita offers mangroves, whale-watching opportunities, sea turtle habitat and quiet beaches accessed by boat.

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Isla Santa Margarita
24.4463, -111.8299
Free to visit; boat or ferry costs vary

How to Get to Isla Santa Margarita #

Reachable by private boat from coastal towns in Baja California Sur. Landing conditions depend entirely on swell; local skippers provide the safest access.

Tips for Visiting Isla Santa Margarita #

  • If landing is allowed, use designated landing points to avoid fragile dunes and nesting birds.
  • Check with local authorities in Baja California Sur about permissions; some islands are protected.
  • Bring binoculars - good for spotting seabirds and distant pods of dolphins.

Best Time to Visit Isla Santa Margarita #

Best visited in the cooler, calmer months from November to April when boats find easier access and calmer seas.

Late fall to spring
November-April · 18-28°C (64-82°F)
Calmer seas and cooler air; favored by boat operators for excursions.
Summer
May-October · 22-33°C (72-91°F)
Warmer water but increased chance of summer storms and stronger winds.

Weather & Climate near Isla Santa Margarita #

Climate

Isla Santa Margarita's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in September) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 12°C to 33°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 23°

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 23°

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
12° 24°

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 25°

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 26°

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 28°

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 31°

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° 32°

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is the warmest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° 33°

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 31°

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 27°

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 24°

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

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