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Climate in Cebu

Cebu, Philippines has a tropical climate. The annual average temperature is about 26.3°C and the city receives roughly 2402 mm of precipitation across 217 rainy days a year, with around 602 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 31.2°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 21.3°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Tropical
Comfort score
53/100

Climate overview

Cebu, Philippines has a tropical climate. The annual average temperature is about 26.3°C and the city receives roughly 2402 mm of precipitation across 217 rainy days a year, with around 602 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 31.2°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 21.3°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Cebu is classified as Tropical. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average26.3°C
  • Warmest monthJul (31.2°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (21.3°C)
  • Comfort score53/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Cebu receives about 2402 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 217 rainy days. The wettest month is Oct and the driest is Feb.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Cebu sees an estimated 602 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Cebu monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan29.3°C21.3°C147 mm1385 h
Feb29.5°C21.5°C137 mm1295 h
Mar29.8°C21.8°C157 mm1478 h
Apr30.3°C22.3°C196 mm1840 h
May30.8°C22.8°C235 mm2134 h
Jun31.1°C23.1°C235 mm2135 h
Jul31.2°C23.2°C216 mm2035 h
Aug31.1°C23.1°C216 mm2035 h
Sep30.8°C22.8°C235 mm2134 h
Oct30.3°C22.3°C255 mm2333 h
Nov29.8°C21.8°C206 mm1932 h
Dec29.5°C21.5°C167 mm1566 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Cebu are Feb, Jan, Mar. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    29°C / 21°C

    451 mm rain

  • Spring

    30°C / 22°C

    588 mm rain

  • Summer

    31°C / 23°C

    667 mm rain

  • Autumn

    30°C / 22°C

    696 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Cebu has a climate comfort score of 53/100, a moderate year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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