Cebu City

Cebu Weather in December

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

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Cebu City Mactan Moalboal Mandaue City

Thinking about venturing to Cebu, Philippines this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Cebu in December

Cebu, Philippines is a region in Philippines. December in Cebu generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Liloan at 29°C (84°F) to very warm in Moalboal at 31°C (88°F). At night it cools down to 24°C (75°F) in Moalboal and 25°C (77°F) in Liloan. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Cebu, Philippines, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Santander with an average of 186 mm (7.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Cebu City with 239 mm (9.4 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Cebu City.

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Best Places to Visit in Cebu in December

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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 December for some of the most popular destinations in Cebu, Philippines?

Temperature range in Cebu (December)

Precipitation variation in Cebu (December)

Cebu City

In December Cebu City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
228 mm (9 in)
239 mm (9.4 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
Climate in Cebu City →

Mactan

In December Mactan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
213 mm (8.4 in)
228 mm (9 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Mactan →

Moalboal

In December Moalboal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
192 mm (7.6 in)
216 mm (8.5 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
tolerable
Climate in Moalboal →

Mandaue City

In December Mandaue City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
225 mm (8.9 in)
238 mm (9.4 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Mandaue City →

Oslob

In December Oslob generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
181 mm (7.1 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Oslob →

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cebu City 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 239 mm (9.4 in)
Mactan 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 228 mm (9 in)
Moalboal 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 216 mm (8.5 in)
Mandaue City 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 238 mm (9.4 in)
Oslob 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 191 mm (7.5 in)
Alcoy 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 210 mm (8.3 in)

Cebu weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, Cebu, Philippines generally has poor weather conditions. Cebu City sees daytime temperatures near 30°C (86°F), with nights cooling to roughly 26°C (79°F).

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

In Cebu City, the average daytime high in December is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 26°C (79°F).

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

Rainfall in Cebu, Philippines peaks during December. Cebu City averages roughly 239 mm (9.4 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Cebu, Philippines?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Cebu City, December may not be the ideal time to visit Cebu, Philippines.

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

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