Cebu Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Cebu, Philippines. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Cebu has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2015 mm (79 in) of rainfall per year. It does, however, have a distinct rainy season during certain months. Have a look at our detailed charts below to see how precipitation varies throughout the year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

Cebu can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 231 mm (9.1 in) of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast April, experiences much drier conditions, with 86 mm (3.4 in) of rainfall, spread across 6 rainy days.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Cebu Temperature page.

Cebu's average annual precipitation is 2015 mm (79 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages 964 mm (38 in), with snowy winters and rainy summers.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about Cebu's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Cebu Climate page.