Cebu weather in August
Temperature, sea and sunshine in August: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in August
Fair
Best time to visit: January – March
What is the weather like in Cebu in August?
In August, Cebu is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 182 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Cebu.
August compared
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| JulyJul | AugustAug | SeptemberSep | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 47 | 48 | 47 |
| Day | 29° | 29° | 29° |
| Night | 26° | 26° | 26° |
| Sea | 30° | 29° | 29° |
| Sun | 6 h | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rain days | 25 | 23 | 24 |
More details for August
- Daylight
- 12 h 28 min05:35 – 18:03
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 87 %on average
- Hot days
- 7 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Manila
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %73 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in August
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Cebu in August: quick answers
Is Cebu hot in August?
Yes. In August, Cebu is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C and nights stay around 26 °C. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Cebu in August?
Yes. In August the sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
Does it rain much in Cebu in August?
It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 182 mm.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)