Climate of Cebu, Philippines
Area-weighted average across Cebu. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Cebu, a subdivision of Philippines, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 25.3°C / 77.5°F in January to 28°C / 82.4°F in May, with rainfall from 56 mm / 2.2 in to 216 mm / 8.5 in depending on the season (1756 mm / 69.1 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.3°C77.5°F | 133 mm5.2″ | Tropical |
| February | 25.4°C77.7°F | 81 mm3.2″ | Tropical |
| March | 26.3°C79.3°F | 77 mm3″ | — |
| April | 27.4°C81.3°F | 56 mm2.2″ | — |
| May | 28°C82.4°F | 126 mm5″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.5°C81.5°F | 173 mm6.8″ | Tropical |
| July | 27.2°C81°F | 191 mm7.5″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.2°C81°F | 147 mm5.8″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.1°C80.8°F | 182 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.8°C80.2°F | 212 mm8.3″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.4°C79.5°F | 216 mm8.5″ | Tropical |
| December | 25.9°C78.6°F | 162 mm6.4″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Cebu?
Cebu, Philippines does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is May at 28°C / 82.4°F, and the driest is April at 56 mm / 2.2 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Cebu?
Cebu, Philippines has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.3°C / 77.5°F in January to 28°C / 82.4°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 1756 mm / 69.1 in, with the wettest month being November (216 mm / 8.5 in) and the driest April (56 mm / 2.2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Cebu?
The hottest month in Cebu is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 28°C / 82.4°F.
What is the coldest month in Cebu?
The coldest month in Cebu is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.3°C / 77.5°F.
When does it rain most in Cebu?
The wettest month in Cebu is November, averaging about 216 mm / 8.5 in of rainfall. The driest is April with about 56 mm / 2.2 in.