Cebu · WinterMonth summary
Cebu weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
75°F – 82°F
🌧 Rainy days
70% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (7.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cebu in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in January (7.3/10). March scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Cebu in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
Even in winter, Cebu enjoys 28°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 70% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. March (7.7/10) is significantly better if possible.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Cebu averages 82°F, 70% rainy days and 10.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
January vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 7.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -20%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cebu in January
Is January a good time to visit Cebu?
January is an acceptable time for Cebu (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider March (7.7/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Cebu in January?
Yes, 70% of days see rain in January. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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