Cebu City
City in Philippines
Cebu City is located in the Philippines and has a population of 965,332 in 2024. It is situated 574 km from Manila and draws visitors to its historical sights such as Basilica del Santo Niño and Fort San Pedro.
What to see
The city features several notable sights. Visitors can explore religious and historical locations, including the Basilica del Santo Niño and the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral. Another key historical landmark in the area is Fort San Pedro.
When to go
Daily temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, with highs ranging from 27 °C to 30 °C and lows from 25 °C to 26 °C. Monthly rainfall varies significantly. January, May, and the period from June through December experience heavy rain on 17 to 27 days per month. March and April are drier, with rain falling on 11 to 12 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Mactan Cebu International Airport, located 9 km away in Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City.
Top sights in Cebu City
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, averaging 28 °C. The wettest is October, with about 189 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Rainfall, mm | 102 | 72 | 61 | 66 | 109 | 150 | 166 | 142 | 159 | 189 | 150 | 133 |
| Rainy days | 21 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 25 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Cebu City (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Cebu Provincial Capitol
- Cebu Taoist Temple
- Colon Street
- Magellan's Cross
- Museo Sugbo