Verdict: Fair month
Cebu Weather in January
January runs warm in Cebu, with daily highs around 29°C (84°F) and nights near 24°C (75°F). It's also the wet side of the calendar: rain falls on about 23 days, so build flexibility into plans. January is workable in Cebu if your dates are fixed — just plan around the conditions.
Average high
29°C / 84°F
Average low
24°C / 75°F
Rain days
~23
Precipitation
223 mm
What to pack for Cebu in January
- Summer clothes, plus one light layer for air-con and evenings
- High-SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, and a refillable water bottle
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 23 days
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
January against the rest of the year
Warmest in Cebu: Apr (31°C / 88°F) · Coolest: Jan (29°C / 84°F) · Wettest: Oct (~30 rain days)
29°
24°
Jan
29°
24°
Feb
30°
25°
Mar
31°
25°
Apr
31°
26°
May
30°
25°
Jun
30°
25°
Jul
30°
25°
Aug
30°
25°
Sep
30°
25°
Oct
30°
25°
Nov
29°
25°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)