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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
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Cebu City in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +82°F during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 13 rainy days in the month and around 155 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

☀️
+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+73°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
155 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
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 +86°F during the day to a minimum of +77°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +84°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 60% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +86°F.

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 +84°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +79°F to +77°F.

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:

Climate in Cebu City in January

Cebu City weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+84°F+82°F+82°F
Min. temperature
+73°F+73°F+73°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+86°F+88°F
Rainfall
209 mm155 mm116 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
83%82%81%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1010 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
112
Cloudy days
141718
Rainy days
16138
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +84°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +82°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 209 mm to 155 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 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 8 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 decreasing during January, going from 8 m/s to 3 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 81% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 120 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 24 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 25 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
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 63% chance of precipitation and 232 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 26% chance of precipitation and 102 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
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+81°F
2 January
🌧️
+80°F
3 January
☁️
+82°F
4 January
🌧️
+83°F
5 January
🌧️
+83°F
6 January
☀️
+84°F
7 January
🌧️
+83°F
8 January
🌧️
+84°F
9 January
☁️
+84°F
10 January
☁️
+86°F
11 January
🌧️
+85°F
12 January
☁️
+85°F
13 January
☁️
+83°F
14 January
☁️
+83°F
15 January
☁️
+84°F
16 January
☁️
+84°F
17 January
☁️
+83°F
18 January
🌧️
+83°F
19 January
☀️
+83°F
20 January
☁️
+86°F
21 January
☁️
+84°F
22 January
☁️
+84°F
23 January
🌧️
+84°F
24 January
🌧️
+84°F
25 January
🌧️
+82°F
26 January
☁️
+85°F
27 January
☁️
+85°F
28 January
☁️
+86°F
29 January
☁️
+85°F
30 January
☁️
+87°F
31 January
🌧️
+85°F
In January 2023 Cebu City had 2 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 21%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Cebu City climate has changed over the last 43 years.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+83°F) and the highest in 2016 (+89°F). The driest year was 1998 with only 21 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 554 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.

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

Check out the weather for other cities in Philippines.

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, 2022.

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.