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.
Isla Santa Margarita at a Glance#
Admission: 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.
Weather & Climate near Isla Santa Margarita#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 12° - 23° | 17° | 13 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 12° - 23° | 18° | 4 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 12° - 24° | 18° | 2 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 13° - 25° | 19° | 1 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 15° - 26° | 21° | 0 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 17° - 28° | 22° | 0 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 20° - 31° | 26° | 3 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 22° - 32° | 27° | 9 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 22° - 33° | 27° | 11 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 19° - 31° | 25° | 6 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 15° - 27° | 21° | 3 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 13° - 24° | 19° | 13 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |