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Cebu in May: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Cebu in May is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 31 °C, and the sea is about 29 °C. With about 18 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
51/100 · #11
Warmth
#1
Dryness
#4
Sun
#2
Sea warmth
#2
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Cebu · MayPhoto: Rollymagpayo · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 31 °C
- Average low
- 27 °C
- Sea
- 29 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 18 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 76 %
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 31 | 26 | 11 | 74 | 7.7 | 76 | 3.4 | 29 | 65 |
| May (selected) | 31 | 27 | 18 | 117 | 7.2 | 76 | 2.7 | 29 | 51 |
| June | 30 | 26 | 25 | 205 | 6.5 | 80 | 2.4 | 30 | 51 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: May (51/100)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | +14 | -0.2 °C | -0.9 °C | -7.2 | -42.3 mm | +0.5 h | +0.3 % | +0.7 m/s | -0.8 °C |
| June | ±0 | -1.4 °C | -0.2 °C | +6.3 | +88.4 mm | -0.7 h | +3.7 % | -0.2 m/s | +0.2 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Cebu in May?
The average daily high is around 31 °C, with an average daily low of about 27 °C.
Can you swim in Cebu in May?
The sea is about 29 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Cebu in May?
The curated estimate is about 18 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 117 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. May is not among them.