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Cebu City

City · Cebu, 🇵🇭 Philippines
Population 965,332
Area 76 km²
Time zone Asia/Manila
Official website cebucity.gov.ph
Cebu City

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Cebu City's Essential Landmarks

Cebu City's historical landscape is defined by its Spanish colonial legacy and religious significance. This collection features the Philippines' oldest street, Colon Street, alongside architectural landmarks like the 1730 Jesuit House and the coral-stone Sandiego-Yap Ancestral House. Key sites include the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño, which dates back to the 16th century, and Fort San Pedro, a primary military defense structure. Museums like Museo Sugbo, housed in a former provincial jail, and Casa Gorordo provide insight into regional history and traditional Cebuano lifestyles.

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Cebu's Cultural Treasures

Cebu's cultural landscape is anchored by its Spanish colonial history and academic heritage. This collection features the triangular Fort San Pedro, the oldest stone house in the Philippines, and specialized museums housed in historic structures like former residences and a provincial jail. Beyond these sites, the list includes prominent educational institutions that have shaped the city’s intellectual life for over a century. Visitors can explore religious artifacts at the Cathedral Museum or delve into Cebuano musical traditions and archaeological finds across various specialized galleries.

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Cebu City — Map

Cebu City — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Fair
  • 28° (feels like 30°) · extremes 24°–30°
  • 25° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in February

Fair
  • 29° (feels like 31°) · extremes 23°–31°
  • 25° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in March

Fair
  • 30° (feels like 33°) · extremes 24°–33°
  • 25° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in April

Fair
  • 32° (feels like 35°) · extremes 25°–34°
  • 26° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 32° (feels like 36°) · extremes 26°–35°
  • 27° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 35°) · extremes 26°–33°
  • 27° at night
  • 25 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 33°) · extremes 26°–31°
  • 27° at night
  • 26 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 33°) · extremes 26°–31°
  • 26° at night
  • 23 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 33°) · extremes 26°–31°
  • 26° at night
  • 24 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 33°) · extremes 26°–31°
  • 27° at night
  • 27 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 33°) · extremes 25°–30°
  • 26° at night
  • 24 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 32°) · extremes 25°–30°
  • 26° at night
  • 24 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Philippine Peso PHP · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
911
Electricity
Type A / Type B / Type C
220 V · 60 Hz
Languages
English
Tap water
Not safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+63
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Tours & Activities

Fort San Pedro
Walk
Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu
Drive
Taoist Temple

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