The weather in May in Cebu City

It's hot in May in Cebu City with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 26°C and 27°C.

May is a good month to be in Cebu City for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Cebu City, Philippines. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 39°C in 2017, Cebu City reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 28°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 23°C to a highest value of 29°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 68 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in May for Cebu City

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Cebu City. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Cebu City New York
Average temperature 33°C 22°C
Max. temperature 34°C 28°C
Min. temperature 26°C -5°C
Total precipitation 68 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 10 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Cebu City with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 27°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 34°C, with nights around 27°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Cebu City is around 34°C, while nighttime temps are about 27°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

The typhoon season in Cebu City runs from June to November.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Cebu City, Philippines. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Cebu City

Temperature in May in Cebu City over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Cebu City, Philippines. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Cebu City

Total precipitation in May in Cebu City over the years

Daily UV index in May in Cebu City

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Cebu City, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in May in Cebu City

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Plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures are perfect for beach days. However, the sporadic rains will soon stop. Wonderful tropical climate.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average weather in Cebu City by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cebu City. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.