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Cebu City in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Cebu City in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Cebu City, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Cebu City in January 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Warm water
If you plan to visit Cebu City in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +28°C during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 28 rainy days in the month and around 163 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Cebu City;

Average weather

☀️
+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+23°C
Min.
+30°C
Max.
163 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
2 ⛅️
Cloudy
28 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cebu City has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Cebu City in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cebu City for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +29°C during the day to a minimum of +25°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +28°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +29°C.

Is Cebu City warm or cold in January?

Cebu City is typically warm in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +29°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +26°C to +25°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

January is the coldest month in Cebu City, here is the comparison with other months:

Water temperature in Cebu City in January

Water in Cebu City in January is Warm. It varies from +26°C to +28°C, with an average of +27°C. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +28°C.

The water temperature in January is one of the coldest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in Cebu City are reached in June, when the average sea temperature rises to +30°C. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +27°C.

Can you swim in Cebu City in January?

You can absolutely swim in Cebu City in January, the water is warm (+27°C in average), similar to heated pools. Suitable for most people, including children and the elderly.
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Cold
Below +16°C
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
16°C - 21°C
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Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
Bring your swimming suit, sunscreen and your favorite inflatable pink flamingo.

Climate in Cebu City in January

Cebu City weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+29°C+28°C+28°C
Min. temperature
+23°C+23°C+23°C
Max. temperature
+32°C+30°C+31°C
Rainfall
207 mm163 mm111 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+28°C+27°C+27°C
Humidity
84%83%81%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1010 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
001
Cloudy days
122
Rainy days
272824
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +29°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +28°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 207 mm to 163 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 84% to 83%. Winds are stronger in comparison to December, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Cebu City in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Cebu City is gradually increasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Cebu City based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 97% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 540 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 65 mm, which is considered heavy rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 30 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Cebu City wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 77% chance of precipitation and 232 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 87% chance of precipitation and 101 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Cebu City?

This is the weather in Cebu City in January 2023:
1 January
🌧️
+29°C
2 January
🌧️
+29°C
3 January
🌧️
+27°C
4 January
🌧️
+27°C
5 January
🌧️
+29°C
6 January
🌧️
+29°C
7 January
🌧️
+28°C
8 January
🌧️
+27°C
9 January
🌧️
+27°C
10 January
🌧️
+27°C
11 January
🌧️
+26°C
12 January
🌧️
+27°C
13 January
🌧️
+27°C
14 January
🌧️
+28°C
15 January
☁️
+29°C
16 January
🌧️
+29°C
17 January
☁️
+29°C
18 January
🌧️
+29°C
19 January
🌧️
+29°C
20 January
☁️
+29°C
21 January
🌧️
+28°C
22 January
☁️
+28°C
23 January
🌧️
+28°C
24 January
☁️
+29°C
25 January
☁️
+29°C
26 January
🌧️
+27°C
27 January
🌧️
+29°C
28 January
🌧️
+28°C
29 January
🌧️
+28°C
30 January
🌧️
+28°C
31 January
🌧️
+29°C
In January 2023 Cebu City had 0 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 25 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +26°C. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 58%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Cebu City climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Cebu City in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+29°C) and the highest in 1998 (+31°C). The driest year was 1992 with only 1073 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 3420 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cebu City in January:

Is January a good time to visit Cebu City?

It’s always a good time to visit Cebu City, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Cebu City in January?

January is warm in Cebu City. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Can you swim in Cebu City in January?

Yes, you can swim in Cebu City in January, the water temperature averaging at +27°C. This temperature is considered warm and comfortable for most swimmers.

Is Cebu City rainy in January?

Cebu City is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Cebu City in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cebu City in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Philippines

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Monthly weather in Cebu City

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cebu City, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.