Cebu City

Cebu Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cebu, Philippines in August.

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Cebu City Mactan Moalboal Mandaue City

Planning a trip to Cebu, Philippines this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Cebu in August

Cebu, Philippines is a region in Philippines. August in Cebu generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Cebu City. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

For a closer look at conditions across Cebu, Philippines, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Mactan with an average of 145 mm (5.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Moalboal with 212 mm (8.3 in).

Explore Cebu by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Cebu - and find the best time to visit. (based on Cebu City)

January29°C (84°F) February30°C (86°F) March30°C (86°F) April31°C (88°F) May32°C (90°F) June32°C (90°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August31°C (88°F) September31°C (88°F) October31°C (88°F) November31°C (88°F) December30°C (86°F)
Best Time to Visit Cebu →

Best Places to Visit in Cebu in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Cebu.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Cebu

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Cebu, Philippines?

Temperature range in Cebu (August)

Precipitation variation in Cebu (August)

Cebu City

In August Cebu City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
211 mm (8.3 in)
159 mm (6.3 in)
185 mm (7.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
mixed
Climate in Cebu City →

Mactan

In August Mactan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
189 mm (7.4 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
177 mm (7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
16 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
good
Climate in Mactan →

Moalboal

In August Moalboal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
260 mm (10 in)
212 mm (8.3 in)
250 mm (9.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Moalboal →

Mandaue City

In August Mandaue City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
207 mm (8.1 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
mixed
Climate in Mandaue City →

Oslob

In August Oslob generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
185 mm (7.3 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
good
Climate in Oslob →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Cebu, in Philippines.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Cebu in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cebu City 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 159 mm (6.3 in)
Mactan 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)
Moalboal 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 212 mm (8.3 in)
Mandaue City 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 157 mm (6.2 in)
Oslob 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)
Alcoy 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 181 mm (7.1 in)

Cebu weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cebu, Philippines in August?

Cebu, Philippines typically experiences mixed weather in August, part of the season. Daytime highs in Cebu City average around 31°C (88°F), and temperatures drop to about 26°C (79°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Cebu, Philippines in August?

In Cebu City, the average daytime high in August is 31°C (88°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 26°C (79°F).

Does Cebu, Philippines get a lot of rain in August?

Cebu City typically receives notable rainfall in August, about 159 mm (6.3 in) on average across Cebu, Philippines.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Cebu, Philippines?

In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Cebu, Philippines with overall good weather in Cebu City. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly very good weather in Cebu City. On the other hand, the weather in June, July, September, October, November and December tend to be less favorable.

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