Cebu, Philippines

🇵🇭 Cebu, Philippines



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Precipitation30%49%77%73%73%85%95%
Humidity72%75%71%74%74%73%78%
Wind17 km/h15 km/h18 km/h14 km/h17 km/h19 km/h18 km/h

Best time to visit Cebu Island

The best time to visit Cebu is January to March and December, when conditions are generally sunny and comfortable for beaches, island trips and sightseeing. April and May are hotter, with rain beginning in May, while June to November is less suitable due to monsoon rain, typhoon risk and disrupted excursions.

JanuaryGreatTemp (°C)27°Rain (mm)102Sun Hours6Dry Days14

January is sunny and comfortable for Cebu, around 24-30°C. It suits beaches, island trips and sightseeing, with Sinulog adding a lively seasonal event.

FebruaryGreatTemp (°C)27°Rain (mm)120Sun Hours6Dry Days13

February is generally sunny with comfortable evenings, around 24-30°C. Beaches, ferries and outdoor sightseeing are usually good choices.

MarchGreatTemp (°C)27°Rain (mm)102Sun Hours7Dry Days15

March is hot and humid, around 24-31°C, with generally favourable conditions for beaches and island excursions. Plan active sightseeing around the strongest midday heat.

AprilOKTemp (°C)29°Rain (mm)80Sun Hours7Dry Days14

April is very hot and humid, around 25-32°C. Beach time remains appealing, while strenuous sightseeing is best planned for mornings or late afternoons.

MayOKTemp (°C)29°Rain (mm)101Sun Hours7Dry Days15

May is hot and humid, around 26-33°C, with rain beginning to affect travel. Outdoor plans can work, but showers may disrupt ferries and excursions.

JuneAvoidTemp (°C)29°Rain (mm)151Sun Hours6Dry Days12

June is hot and humid, around 26-33°C, with monsoon rain and typhoon risk that month. Downpours can disrupt ferries and weather-sensitive excursions.

JulyAvoidTemp (°C)28°Rain (mm)201Sun Hours6Dry Days10

July is rainy, around 25-31°C, with typhoon risk that month. It brings the year's heaviest dengue risk as rain creates breeding sites, and showers can cancel island trips.

AugustAvoidTemp (°C)29°Rain (mm)201Sun Hours6Dry Days9

August is wet and humid, around 25-32°C, with peak typhoon season and a storm that can cancel flights and wreck the trip. Heavy rain also brings the year's highest dengue risk.

SeptemberOKTemp (°C)29°Rain (mm)181Sun Hours7Dry Days12

September is very wet, around 25-32°C, with peak typhoon season and a storm that can cancel flights and wreck the trip. Heavy rain brings the year's highest dengue risk and frequent excursion disruption.

OctoberOKTemp (°C)28°Rain (mm)151Sun Hours7Dry Days15

October is wet and humid, around 25-31°C, with peak typhoon season and a storm that can cancel flights and wreck the trip. Rain may disrupt ferries and outdoor excursions.

NovemberOKTemp (°C)28°Rain (mm)120Sun Hours6Dry Days15

November is warm and humid, around 25-31°C, with typhoon risk that month and unsettled rain. Ferries and outdoor excursions can be affected by passing storms.

DecemberGreatTemp (°C)27°Rain (mm)98Sun Hours6Dry Days14

December is sunny and comfortable, around 25-30°C, making it suitable for beaches, island trips and sightseeing. Holiday weeks are busy, particularly around Christmas and New Year.

Sources: holidify.com, cebutours.ph, weather2travel.com, philippinestourism.org, philippinestourism.org, manilatimes.net

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Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food

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Manila Old and New: Sightseeing Tour Including Intramuros and Fort Santiago

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Spectacular Manila to Tagaytay: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

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Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Sandbar & Pescador Island with Sardines

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Discover Tagaytay's Countryside: Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

Discover Tagaytay's Countryside: Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

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Private Cebu & Lapu-Lapu City Tour with Uphill Spots & Lunch at House of Lechon

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Cost: From 75 USD · Duration: 9 hours · 4.4 (199 reviews)

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Bohol Countryside Tour from Cebu Loboc River Cruise with Lunch

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Mactan Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch - Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan

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Cost: From 84.19 USD · Duration: 6 hours · 4.0 (166 reviews)

This new Mactan Island Hopping tour package lets you experience the beauty of the islands surrounding Mactan Cebu. You will be able to visit 3 main islands, Hilutungan, Caohagan and Nalusuan Islands. Included in this package are pick up and drop off from your hotel in Cebu or Mactan, and barbeque lunch. Best thing about this package is that this is

Brief

  • Try Cebu specialties such as lechon Cebu, puso (hanging rice), danggit (dried rabbitfish), fresh seafood, dried mangoes, and coconut-based drinks. Choose busy, hygienic establishments for street food.
  • Metro Cebu is experiencing rotational power interruptions linked to a severe Visayas regional-grid supply deficit, which may affect elevators, air-conditioning, mobile connectivity, and some businesses. (com.ph)
  • The PVL and Spikers’ Turf volleyball season opening is scheduled at SM Seaside Cebu Arena on October 10, 2026, likely increasing traffic and hotel demand around South Road Properties. (philstar.com)

Safety and health

  • Metro Cebu’s air quality remains very unhealthy: an AQI of 159 was recorded on September 5 after a peak of 252 earlier in the week. Limit prolonged outdoor activity, especially if you have asthma or another respiratory condition, and consider an N95 mask in hazy areas. (philstar.com | manilatimes.net)
  • Dengue and Zika occur in the Philippines. Use repellent, wear long sleeves where practical, and use screened or air-conditioned rooms. (cdc.gov)
  • Avoid wading or swimming in untreated freshwater. After flooding or heavy rain, avoid muddy water and soil, cover cuts, and use footwear because of melioidosis and schistosomiasis risks. (cdc.gov)
  • Drink sealed bottled water. Be cautious with ice, roadside drinks, pre-cut fruit, and street food; in Cebu City, tap water is generally available but boiling it for at least five minutes is advised by the travel health guidance. (cdc.gov | wikivoyage.org)
  • A yellow-fever certificate is required for travelers aged 9 months or older arriving from countries with yellow-fever transmission, including qualifying airport transits of more than 12 hours; it is not required when traveling directly from the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • Police are investigating an abduction and killing connected to Cebu City and Consolacion, while recent drug operations and other violent-crime reports reinforce the need to avoid isolated areas, discreetly secure valuables, and use reputable transport at night. (philstar.com)

Recent News

  • September 3-5, 2026: Transboundary haze caused exceptionally poor air quality across Metro Cebu. AQI levels reached 252, classes were suspended in some areas, and hospitals prepared for possible increases in respiratory cases. (com.ph | inquirer.net)
  • September 3-5, 2026: A 57-year-old man allegedly abducted in Consolacion was found dead in Cebu City; police arrested two suspects and continue investigating additional people linked to the case. (philstar.com)
  • September 6, 2026: Police reported the seizure of suspected shabu worth about P380,120 and the arrest of an alleged high-value suspect in Naga City, Cebu. (philstar.com)
  • October 10, 2026: SM Seaside Cebu Arena will host the PVL and Spikers’ Turf season opening, with a major triple-header expected to draw large crowds and increase congestion around the arena. (philstar.com)