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Cebu in August:
very hot, rain every other day

Cebu, Philippines · Records from 2006 to 2025. Not a forecast.

Mean high32°Hottest day 34.8° (2021)
Mean low25°Coldest night 23.4° (2014)
Rain days15 days6-23 by year
Rainfall197mmDaylight 12.6 → 12.3 h
Cebu's 12 months iBest: February to April
Trip types Beach Finewarm sea and frequent rainSightseeing on foot Poorhot, frequent rain and muggy
Humidity81%31 muggy days
Clear days0 days24 overcast days
Mean wind9 km/hRarely windy
Sea temperature29.8°29.5-30.1° by year (last 6)
Sunrise / sunset (15th)05:35 / 18:03Daylight 12.6 → 12.3 h

Cebu in August

Rain continues. Sea trips to places like Moalboal or Malapascua only run when the waves allow, so leave a day or two of slack. A folding umbrella and a waterproof pouch earn their place.

August brought serious heat to Cebu, 32°C on a typical afternoon and 25°C overnight. Early mornings were the best time to be outside. About 15 days a month saw rain, enough that a wet-weather plan was worth having. Year to year it swung widely, from 6 rain days in 2019 to 23 in 2022.

29 days past 30°C made it a month for early starts and a long lunch indoors.

Typhoons i No tropical storm passed within 300 km in this month over the last 20 years. Typhoons: April to June and September to February

Date by date i

‹ July August 2027 September ›
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1-7rain on 40% of days32° 25°
8-14rain on 38% of days32° 25°
15-21rain on 56% of days32° 25°
22-28rain on 51% of days32° 25°
29-31rain on 57% of days32° 25°

0-5/206-8/209-11/2012-20/20

1-7rain on 40% of days32° 25°
8-14rain on 38% of days32° 25°
15-21rain on 56% of days32° 25°
22-28rain on 51% of days32° 25°
29-31rain on 57% of days32° 25°
Tap another date to change

2006none
2007none
2008none
20094mm
201015mm
201123mm
201220mm
2013none
201412mm
201513mm
2016none
201716mm
201811mm
2019none
20205mm
202129mm
202226mm
20235mm
202414mm
20251mm
Holidays in August (2027)
  • August 21 Ninoy Aquino Day (special non-working day)
  • August 30 National Heroes Day

1 Local public holiday or break (busier, pricier)

Your trip dates, the past 20 years

Trip dates ~

You can also click two dates on the axis. Hover a cell to see that day's rain.
Trip rain days Month rain days
2006
4 d 16 d
2007
3 d 13 d
2008
1 d 11 d
2009
1 d 9 d
2010
5 d 14 d
2011
1 d 16 d
2012
0 d 8 d
2013
4 d 17 d
2014
0 d 18 d
2015
5 d 18 d
2016
5 d 8 d
2017
2 d 20 d
2018
4 d 10 d
2019
2 d 6 d
2020
6 d 16 d
2021
0 d 20 d
2022
6 d 23 d
2023
0 d 12 d
2024
5 d 18 d
2025
2 d 21 d
Years with rain
Tap a date to start, tap another to end. Each cell is that date in one year.
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Rain days on trip
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No rain1-9 mm10 mm or more Dates outside your trip are dimmed.

One row per year, one cell per day. 2019 had 6 rain days, 2022 had 23.

Cebu through the year

MonthHighLowRain daysRainfallSea
January 30°24°16 days221mm 28°
FebruaryGood 30°24°11 days121mm 28°
MarchGood 31°25°9 days81mm 28°
AprilGood 32°26°6 days74mm 29°
May 33°26°10 days153mm 30°
June 32°26°15 days218mm 30°
July 32°25°16 days271mm 30°
August 32°25°15 days197mm 30°
September 32°25°16 days263mm 30°
October 32°25°16 days283mm 30°
November 31°25°13 days156mm 30°
December 30°25°16 days190mm 29°

Common questions

Does it rain a lot in Cebu in August?

Over the past 20 years August averaged 15 rain days (1 mm or more) out of 31. Individual years ran from 6 in the driest to 23 in the wettest.

What should I wear in Cebu in August?

Days averaged 32°C and nights 25°C. Pack an umbrella, sandals that can get wet, T-shirts, sunscreen plus a hat, a swimsuit, and insect repellent.

Can you swim in Cebu in August?

Sea surface temperature averaged 29.8°C in August, warm enough to stay in for a long swim. Year to year it ranged 29.5-30.1°C. Check local flags for waves and jellyfish on the day.

Is August a good time to visit Cebu?

On warmth and rain days alone, Cebu's easiest months were February to April. August ranked 10 of 12.

Is Cebu humid in August?

Mean relative humidity was 81%, with about 31 muggy days (dew point of 20°C or more) in the month.