January · Philippines
Best time to visit Cebu in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cebu in January
Average temperature 26°C, 237 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.0/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 237 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Cebu scores 7.0/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 26°C, 237 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cebu combines the country's oldest city with dive sites, whale sharks and island ferries.
January in Cebu — reliably good (6th best month)
January averages 26°C (79°F) and humidity near 84%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
237 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 7/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 8.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cebu in January?
- In January, Cebu averages 26°C, 237 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Cebu?
- January earns a 7.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cebu in January?
- Expect about 237 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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