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Mactan Island Weather in December

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

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Planning a trip to Mactan Island, Philippines this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Mactan Island in December

Mactan Island, Philippines is a region in Philippines. December in Mactan Island generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Cebu City. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Mactan with an average of 228 mm (9 in) to heavy rainfall in Cebu City with 239 mm (9.4 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Cebu City.

Explore Mactan Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mactan Island — 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) This monthJune32°C (90°F) July31°C (88°F) August31°C (88°F) September31°C (88°F) October31°C (88°F) November31°C (88°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mactan Island in December

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

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 Mactan Island

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Mactan Island, Philippines?

Temperature range in Mactan Island (December)

Precipitation variation in Mactan Island (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
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Mactan Island, in Philippines.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Mactan Island 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)

Mactan Island weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mactan Island, Philippines in December?

Mactan Island, Philippines typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Cebu City average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 26°C (79°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Mactan Island, Philippines in December?

Cebu City averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 26°C (79°F).

Does Mactan Island, Philippines get a lot of rain in December?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Cebu City records an average of 239 mm (9.4 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for Mactan Island, Philippines.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Mactan Island, Philippines?

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

On average, the best time to visit Mactan Island, Philippines is in January with generally pleasant weather in Cebu City. On the other hand, the weather in June, July, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Mactan Island.

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