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Cebu in January: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Cebu in January is climatically well suited to beach holidays. The average daily high is around 28 °C, and the sea is about 28 °C. With about 19 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
62/100 · #4
Warmth
#12
Dryness
#5
Sun
#11
Sea warmth
#11
Published best categories: Overall, Beach, Family
Cebu · JanuaryPhoto: Rollymagpayo · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 28 °C
- Average low
- 24 °C
- Sea
- 28 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 19 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 5 h/day
- Humidity
- 86 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 28 | 25 | 24 | 189 | 5.1 | 87 | 3.9 | 28 | 57 |
| January (selected) | 28 | 24 | 19 | 140 | 5.2 | 86 | 4.3 | 28 | 62 |
| February | 29 | 24 | 15 | 101 | 6.0 | 83 | 4.2 | 27 | 67 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: January (62/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | -5 | +0.3 °C | +0.8 °C | +4.4 | +48.5 mm | -0.1 h | +0.8 % | -0.4 m/s | +0.9 °C |
| February | +5 | +0.6 °C | -0.2 °C | -4.6 | -39 mm | +0.8 h | -2.8 % | ±0 m/s | -0.2 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Cebu in January?
The average daily high is around 28 °C, with an average daily low of about 24 °C.
Can you swim in Cebu in January?
The sea is about 28 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Cebu in January?
The curated estimate is about 19 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 140 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Cebu?
By the climate score, January, February, March and April are the strongest months for Cebu. For a beach trip: January, February, March and April. January is one of them.