Cebu, PhilippinesQuick decision
When to visit Cebu?
🌞 Best time overall
March
🌡️ Optimal temperature
75°F–84°F in March
🌧 Least rain
50% rainy days in March
🌧 Wettest month
May (85%)
📅 Best score
7.7/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Oslob Whale SharksYear-round — ethical whale shark encounters.
Beaches & IslandsDecember–May — Bantayan, Malapascua and Camotes Island.
Kawasan FallsYear-round — canyoneering, turquoise waterfalls and jungle.
DivingDecember–May — Moalboal (sardine run), Malapascua (thresher sharks).
Monthly climate data
Cebu weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 75°F | 82°F | 70% | 0.3in | 10.8h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 75°F | 82°F | 59% | 0.2in | 11.5h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 75°F | 84°F | 50% | 0.2in | 11.9h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 77°F | 86°F | 57% | 0.2in | 11.9h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 79°F | 86°F | 85% | 0.3in | 11.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 77°F | 86°F | 91% | 0.4in | 11.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 77°F | 86°F | 89% | 0.4in | 10.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ August | 77°F | 86°F | 83% | 0.3in | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 77°F | 86°F | 86% | 0.3in | 10.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 77°F | 84°F | 94% | 0.4in | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 77°F | 84°F | 88% | 0.3in | 10.9h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 77°F | 84°F | 84% | 0.3in | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 30°F, 64% rainy days, 11.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 30°F, 88% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 29°F, 89% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 28°F, 71% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
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FAQ
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March is ideal with 50% rainy days and 29°F.
May is the wettest month with 85% rainy days.
Yes, March is the best month with an average of 29°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.3/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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