Climate in Cebu — Annual Weather Overview
Cebu has a tropical climate — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season. The hottest month is April (average high 30.3°C) and the coolest is January (28.2°C). Temperatures are consistent year-round, with highs ranging only 2.1°C between the warmest and coolest months. Annual rainfall totals around 2963mm. October is the wettest month at 368.1mm, while March averages just 138.5mm. Average daily sunshine is 9.8 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 30.0°C, 584mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 29.8°C, 825mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 29.7°C, 860mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 28.5°C, 694mm rain.
Cebu — Monthly Temperatures
Cebu — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Cebu stays reasonable all year.
Cebu weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.2°C | 24.3°C | 265.2mm | 8.8h | 25 | 8/10 |
| February | 28.5°C | 24.2°C | 171.2mm | 9.7h | 20 | 9/10 |
| March | 29.4°C | 24.7°C | 138.5mm | 10.8h | 17 | 9/10 |
| April | 30.3°C | 25.1°C | 187.0mm | 10.5h | 20 | 9/10 |
| May | 30.2°C | 25.6°C | 258.5mm | 10.9h | 28 | 8/10 |
| June | 29.8°C | 25.3°C | 287.6mm | 9.9h | 26 | 8/10 |
| July | 29.7°C | 25.4°C | 284.9mm | 9.9h | 29 | 8/10 |
| August | 29.9°C | 25.3°C | 252.7mm | 10.0h | 25 | 8/10 |
| September | 29.9°C | 25.3°C | 263.1mm | 9.6h | 28 | 8/10 |
| October | 29.6°C | 25.1°C | 368.1mm | 8.7h | 30 | 8/10 |
| November | 29.5°C | 25.0°C | 228.3mm | 9.3h | 27 | 8/10 |
| December | 28.8°C | 24.7°C | 257.5mm | 9.0h | 25 | 8/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Cebu have?
Cebu has a tropical climate — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season. Average highs range from 28.2°C in January to 30.3°C in April.
What is the hottest month in Cebu?
April is the hottest month in Cebu, with average highs of 30.3°C and lows of 25.1°C.
What is the coldest month in Cebu?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 28.2°C and lows of 24.2°C.
What is the wettest month in Cebu?
October is the wettest month, averaging 368.1mm of rainfall over around 30 rainy days.
How much rain does Cebu get per year?
Cebu receives around 2963mm of rain per year. The driest month is March (138.5mm).
When is the best time to visit Cebu?
The best time to visit Cebu is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.