Cebu, Philippines - Weather and Climate
Cebu is a major city in the Philippines, located on the island of Cebu and in the province of the same name. The coastal part of the city is fairly flat, but inland areas can reach altitudes of up to 800 meters (2,625 feet).
Cebu has a tropical climate, with fairly consistent temperatures throughout the year. The winter months are relatively dry, while the rest of the year sees frequent rainfall. Average annual precipitation exceeds 1500 mm. Tropical storms and typhoons can occur, particularly in the second half of the year. The average annual temperature is around 28°C.
On average, low temperatures stay around 22°C, while highs reach about 32°C. May is typically the hottest month. Cebu tends to remain wet and humid year-round, with humidity levels hovering around 80% for most of the year.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in Cebu remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in May. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 29°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 25°C during this month.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Cebu has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2015 mm of rainfall annually. Cebu can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 231 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days.
In contrast April, experiences much drier conditions, with 86 mm of rainfall, spread across 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Cebu Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 84%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 77%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 2 m/s and 2 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and highest during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Cebu
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The best time of year to visit Cebu in Philippines
Cebu has high temperatures year round ranging between 28°C and 31°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
May has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 231 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 86 mm of precipitation.
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