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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Cebu City.
With consistently stable weather, Cebu City, Visayas, Philippines, sees little seasonal temperature change. Daytime highs average 31°C (88°F), ranging from 32°C (90°F) in May to 29°C (84°F) in January.
The city has a wet climate, receiving around 2133 mm (84 in) of rainfall per year. Despite the high annual total, it has a distinct rainy season from September to December. December is the wettest month.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Cebu City - and find the best time to visit.
The climate in Cebu City remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C (90°F) in May to a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in January.
Nighttime temperatures range from 26°C (79°F) in May to 25°C (77°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Cebu City is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2133 mm (84 in). The seasons in Cebu City bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 239 mm (9.4 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, April, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 99 mm (3.9 in) over 6 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Cebu City Precipitation page.
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.
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s (4 knots) to 2 m/s (4 knots). It is lower in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and higher in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. What does this mean?
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
January typically offers the most optimal weather in Cebu City. In contrast, June, July, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Cebu City has a distinct rainy season from September to December.
Daytime highs range from 29°C (84°F) in January to 32°C (90°F) in May. Nighttime lows range from 25°C (77°F) to 26°C (79°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
Annual rainfall is around 2133 mm (84 in). December is the wettest month with 239 mm (9.4 in), while April is the driest with 99 mm (3.9 in).
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