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Visayas Weather in December

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

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Boracay Cebu City Panglao City Mactan

Considering a trip to Visayas, Philippines this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Visayas in December

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

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Caticlan at 28°C (82°F) and very warm in Carmen at 31°C (88°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Carmen and 26°C (79°F) in Caticlan.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Guimaras with an average of 135 mm (5.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Roxas City with 402 mm (16 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Visayas 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 Visayas

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

Temperature range in Visayas (December)

Precipitation variation in Visayas (December)

Boracay

In December Boracay 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 poor 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
272 mm (11 in)
300 mm (12 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
Climate in Boracay →

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 →

Panglao City

In December Panglao 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 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
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
174 mm (6.9 in)
182 mm (7.2 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Panglao 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 →

Tagbilaran City

In December Tagbilaran City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°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)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
187 mm (7.4 in)
192 mm (7.6 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Tagbilaran City →

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

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Boracay 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 300 mm (12 in)
Cebu City 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 239 mm (9.4 in)
Panglao City 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 182 mm (7.2 in)
Mactan 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 228 mm (9 in)
Tagbilaran City 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 192 mm (7.6 in)
Dauis 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 190 mm (7.5 in)

Visayas weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, Visayas, Philippines generally has poor weather conditions. Boracay sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 26°C (79°F).

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

In Boracay, the average daytime high in December is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 26°C (79°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Boracay records an average of 300 mm (12 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for Visayas, Philippines.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Visayas, Philippines?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Visayas, Philippines with often poor weather in Boracay.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March and April offering mostly perfect weather in Boracay. On the other hand, the weather in June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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